World Cup 2022: Fans Swarm Messi’s Grandmother’s House Ahead of World Cup Final

• Lionel Messi had a beautiful relationship with his grandmother Celia Olivera Cuccittini who passed away in 1998
• Messi's celebration of pointing to the sky whenever he scores are always a tribute to her dear memory
• Fans thronged her house in Rosario, Argentina to celebrate as Messi prepares for the final against France

Argentina fans in Lionel Messi's hometown of Rosario flocked to his late grandmother's house and chanted his name following their qualification to the World Cup final.

Messi inspired his side to a 3-0 victory over Croatia to set up a final showdown against the defending champions France on Sunday.

The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner will be looking to guide the South American giants to their first World Cup title since 1986.

In the aftermath of their win against Croatia, fans thronged Messi's grandmother's house and shouted his name as they celebrated.

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Messi's grandmother

Messi's grandmother Celia Olivera Cuccittini passed away in 1998 but the Paris Saint-Germain forward has very fond memories of her. He has in the past credited her with his success.

"I was one of the youngest ones and therefore there were no categories for me yet, but one of them was missing a player and so my grandmother told the manager ‘to let me play,’ to which the manager replied, ‘How can we let him play? He is too small, he cannot play," said Messi in the past as quoted by Indian Express.

Messi eventually got the deserved game time and as they say, the rest is history. He always remembers his grandmother by pointing to the sky every time he scores a goal. The Argentinian team will be looking to go one better than in 2014.

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Messi declares himself fit for the final

Sports Brief had earlier reported that Paris Saint-Germain Lionel Messi has rated his chances of playing in the 2022 World Cup final in Qatar.

Messi has been one of the standout players at the tournament, with the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner netting five goals so far. However, Argentina's comfortable victory over Croatia was clouded by an injury scare, with Messi spotted holding his hamstring at one point.

However, the 35-year-old has come out to allay fears about his fitness, revealing he will be ready for the final.