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Lionel Messi was taken aback when journalist burst into tears during interview, he's so humble

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Updated 14:43 31 Aug 2023 GMT+1Published 09:36 21 Oct 2022 GMT+1

Lionel Messi was taken aback when journalist burst into tears during interview, he's so humble

Messi leaned forward and put his hand on the journalist.

Jack Kenmare

Jack Kenmare

A journalist was in tears as he confessed his "dream" of interviewing Lionel Messi had come true.

Argentine TV personality Pablo Giralt, 48, was given the chance to speak to one of the greatest footballers of all time for Latin American publication DirecTV Sports – and he took the opportunity with both hands.

During the chat with Messi, who spoke about Argentina's chances at the World Cup in 2022, an emotional Giralt broke down in tears when joined the former Barcelona forward on the sofa.

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He said: "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.”


As you can see in the footage above, Messi was clearly taken aback by the comments. He leaned back on the sofa and smiled before eventually comforting Giralt by touching his hand.

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After a few seconds, Messi responded: "Thank you very much. I am excited to be able to reach people like this. There are many people in Argentina or in the world in general who always support me, admire me, from football and from what I am as a person.

"I am grateful for the affection I’m receiving.”

The footage has since gone viral online, with fans commenting on Messi's 'humble' reaction to the outpouring of emotion.

One said: "Messi thinks he is just a guy that plays football, to us he is more. My GOAT," while another commented: "I'd tear up to if I was in the presence of the best player to ever play the game."

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Image credit: Twitter/@DIRECTVSports
Image credit: Twitter/@DIRECTVSports

A third wrote: "The way he was laughing and surprised at him crying is actually funny."

Messi went on to speak about the World Cup in Qatar and to the surprise of some, he tipped Brazil and France to win the competition before he captained Argentina to the trophy themselves.

“We always say the same great teams but, if I have to choose, Brazil and France are the two great candidates to win the World Cup,” he told DIRECTV Sports.

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“They’ve had the same group (of players) for a long time, working well. France, aside from the last Euros when they were eliminated (in the last 16) and did badly, they have some impressive players.

“They have a clear idea and the same coach (Didier Deschamps). Brazil is a bit the same (under Tite).”

The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner was clearly aware of the threat France posed when the sides met in the final. Messi would have a vital role in the final, scoring twice in the match before slotting home a penalty in the shoot-out to finally get his hands on the World Cup.

Featured Image Credit: Twitter/@DIRECTVSports

Topics: Lionel Messi, Argentina, Football World Cup

Jack Kenmare
Jack Kenmare

Jack is a Senior Journalist who enjoys a long read. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of Football Manager wonderkids from 2005 to the present day, and has interviewed a handful of FM's finest, including Freddy Adu, Supat Rungratsamee and Mika Aaritalo.

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