Messi Cries After Hearing Story of Long Journey to World Cup Glory

• An Argentine journalist recently moved Lionel Messi to tears after documenting his journey to World Cup success with Argentina
• Messi led the Albiceleste to World Cup stardom after they beat France in an enthralling final in Qatar
• The story dubbed Lionel's suitcase also talks about Messi's retirement in 2016 before coming back

Lionel Messi was reportedly moved to tears when he heard the story of his long path to World Cup success.

Messi finally became a world champion on December 18th when he led Argentina to success in Qatar on his fifth attempt.

As Marca reports, the story by Argentine journalist Hernan Casciari was broadcast on radio where Messi alongside his wife Antonella Roccuzzo, sent a voice note to the show presenter Andy Kusnetzoff confessing how the story had taken them through a whirlwind of emotions.

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The story which is called the Lionel Suitcase highlights Messi's career path during his days at Barcelona and the time he quit international football in 2016.

"Leo Messi sent us an audio, he was moved by Andy's story and the Casciari story. It is something unusual and beautiful."

Copa America heartbreaks

Messi missed a penalty in the Copa America final against Chile and hung up his boots in disappointment. He was however encouraged to renege on his decision with support streaming in from all over the country.

Among the messages of support was a letter from a then 15-year-old Enzo Fernandez. Six years later, Fernandez was on the podium with Messi to receive the young player of Qatar 2022 before hoisting the world cup trophy a few minutes later.

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Journalist melts Messi's heart

Sports Brief had earlier reported that 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.

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