Messi: Journalist Melts Argentina Captain’s Heart With Moving Speech

• An Argentine reporter left Lionel Messi dumbstruck after giving him an impassioned speech following Argentina's progression to the final
• The reporter reminded Messi that no matter what happens in the final, he will still be one of the most legendary players ever
• Messi will have the final chance to lift the World Cup when Argentina plays in the final on December 18th

Lionel Messi was lost for words when an Argentine reporter gave him a passionate speech in Qatar.

Messi had just led Argentina to the World Cup finals with an amazing performance against Croatia at the Lusail Stadium when he walked in for a post-match interview.

The 35-year-old scored from the penalty spot before setting up Julian Alvarez for Argentina's third of the night. He will now have an opportunity to go one better than in 2014 where they were beaten finalists.

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The speech that moved Messi

However, one Argentine reporter Sofia Maria Martinez Mateos took time to remind Messi that whatever happens on Sunday, he will still remain a legend of the game.

"The last thing I want to say to you is not a question, more a statement. There is a World Cup final coming, and even if we all want to win the cup, there is one thing that no one can take away from you, and that is what you have given to every single Argentine. I say this to you truthfully.

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“There is not a single kid who does not have you’re shirt. Whether that be the original, a replica, an invented one or an imaginary one, honestly," as translated by Football Espana.

"You have touched the lives of everyone. And that is what I think is greater than a World Cup. It is a thank you for a moment of happiness which is so big, that you have given to so many people.

The truth is I hope you know that in your heart, because I think that is more important than a World Cup, and that you already have, so thank you, captain"

Messi let out a sheepish smile as Sofia went through with her speech.

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Sports Brief has also reported that Messi has confirmed he will make his final bow at the World Cup when Argentina takes on either France or Morocco on Sunday, December 18.

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Messi inspired Argentina to the finals of the 2022 Mundial, providing a sublime assist while scoring a thumping goal from the penalty spot as Argentina trounced Croatia in the semifinals.

After suffering heartache in the 2014 finals against Germany, the 35-year-old will want to bow out of the global showpiece in grand style, when he tries to bring Argentina its first World Cup title since 1986.