Superstar Lionel Messi became quite emotional during an interview that has since gone viral that occurred shortly after Argentina clinched a berth in the FIFA World Cup final.
As noted by News.com.au (h/t New York Post) and DJ Byrnes of the Comeback, Argentinian football host Sofia Martinez of Publica Television spoke with Messi following Argentina’s 3-0 victory over Croatia in the semifinal contest.
“The last thing I want to tell you, and is not a question, but I just wanted to say; the World Cup final is coming and sure, we all [Argentinians] want to win the Cup,” Martinez said to Messi. “I just want to tell you that no matter the results, there’s something that no one can take from you and that is the fact you resonated with Argentinians, every single one. I’m being serious.
“There’s no kid who doesn’t have your team shirt. No matter if it is a fake, real, or made-up one. Truly, you made your mark in everyone’s life and that to me is beyond winning any World Cup. No one can take that from you and this is my gratitude for such amount of happiness you bring to a lot of people. I seriously hope you take these words into your heart because I really believe that’s more important than winning a World Cup and you already have it, so thank you, captain.”
A visibly touched Messi did all he could to hold tears in his eyes as Martinez finished her comments:
