Argentine reporter's emotional message to Lionel Messi goes viral: 'Thank you captain'

Argentine captain Lionel Messi seemed touched after receiving immense praise from a reporter, who told him what he means to footballing fans around world. 35-year-old received this praise after he delivered yet ar match-winning performance for his country against Croatia in FIFA World Cup 2022 semi-final on December 13. Argentina vs Croatia match ended 3-0 in favour of former, with Messi scoring a penalty and providing a stunning assist to teammate Julian Alvarez.

Lionel Messi moved by reporter's remarks

Despite being a journalist, Argentine Television Publica reporter Sofia Martinez took some time off her interview to show her affection towards Lionel Messi. Martinez explained how 35-year-old h alrey won something more than a FIFA World Cup during his playing days and that was love of fans.

As translated by Twitter user @ksoolina, reporter told Messi, " last thing I want to tell you, and it's t a question, but I just wanted to say World Cup final is coming and sure, we all [Argentinians] want to win cup. I just want to tell you that matter results, re's something that one can take from you, and it's fact you resonated with Argentinians, every single one. I'm being serious. re's kid who doesn't have your team flannel, matter if it's a fake, real, or me-up one.

She ded, "Truly, you me your mark in everyone's life. And that, to me, is beyond winning any World Cup. one can take that from you and this is my gratitude, for amount of happiness you bring to a lot of people. I seriously hope you take those words to your heart because I really believe that's more important than winning a World Cup and you alrey have it. So thank you, captain."

Having lost in FIFA World Cup final in 2014 against Germany, Messi will w hope to go one step furr and finally win trophy. With Argentina having alrey progressed to this year's final, y will w await winner of France vs Morocco game to kw who y would face for trophy. As for Messi, this is best opportunity to win one trophy that eludes him, having almost gotten his hands to every title in both club football and for his country.