Heartwarming Video Emerges As Journalist Breaks Downs in Tears During an Interview With Lionel Messi

• An Argentine journalist from Direct TV Sports broke down crying during an interview with Lionel Messi
• The PSG superstar was bemused by the situation and he eventually consoled the journalist before they continued the interview
• Lionel Messi's 1000th career match as a professional footballer could coincide with the 2022 World Cup finals in Qatar

A journalist burst into tears during an interview with Lionel Messi, leaving the PSG star awkwardly unsure how to react.

Argentina TV host Pablo Giralt was granted the chance to speak with the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner for Latin American publication DirecTV Sports this week.

The 48-year-old started the discussion with his countryman by telling him how interviewing him has been his ‘dream’.

He said via DIRECTTV:“I’ve dreamed of doing this all my life, but I never thought I would be lucky enough to be able to accompany you with my story, with my love. I thank you with all my heart.”

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And emotions quickly overtook the TV personality, as he is spotted patting Messi on the knee and then breaking down in tears at the sight of the man next to him.

The former Barcelona superstar looked a little awkward while receiving such heartfelt admiration and initially didn’t know how to react.

He attempted to laugh it off, leaning back on the sofa he was sitting on, but eventually leant forward and put his hand on the journalist.

According to MARCA, Messi has played a total of 990 matches, including 826 with Barcelona (691 goals and 326 assists) and 48 with PSG (19 goals and 23 assists), while he also has 164 caps (90 goals and 51 assists) for the Albiceleste.

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Meanwhile, Lionel Messi has singled out five countries he believes are favourites to win the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Up to 32 teams are scheduled to compete for the global football showpiece when the tournament kicks off later in November.

A number of world football heavyweights will be looking to win the prestigious trophy, with France, who won the last edition in Russia, keen to defend the crown.

Messi’s 1000th career game at World Cup?

Paris Saint-Germain superstar Lionel Messi could hypothetically crown his 1,000th career game with a berth in the World Cup finals.

Messi, who has revealed the 2022 World Cup in Qatar will be his last, could play his 1,000th game as a professional football player in the finals of the Mundial.

The Argentina captain is ten games away from reaching the milestone but the reality on the ground is should the Albiceleste reach the final, Messi will have 14 games to play.