The focus of attention during the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar was Lionel Messi. On December 18, the Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) striker for Argentina scored a goal against Kylian Mbappe’s France in the world cup final. Messi raised his head and muttered quietly as he took the penalty kick. He addressed his late grandmother with those remarks. Read on to know all about Messi during FIFA World Cup.
According to a story in the Mirror, Messi’s sentimental words to his grandma were revealed in a fresh video before a World Cup penalty. “Puede ser today, abu,” muttered Messi. According to accounts, this phrase means “It might be today, grandma.”
Celia Olivera Cuccittini, Messi’s grandmother, passed away in 1998. But Messi’s grandmother was important in the formative years of the former Barcelona great. Argentina supporters were seen cheering outside Messi’s grandmother’s home during the world cup of football. The phrase “The grandma of Messi” was being chanted, according to Fox Soccer.
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Messi previously discussed his grandmother in an interview. He claimed that despite his coach telling him he was too “small,” his “grandma” insisted on making him play. The FIFA World Cup 2022 saw Messi win the Golden Ball. He also set a record for goals scored at World Cups for Argentina.
But Messi’s decisive moment came when his powerful left-footed finish went through the goalkeeper’s knees, sparking the beginning of his celebration. Part wrote, “He could not hear the cheering [after he scored the goal]. He could only hear his grandmother calling his name.” He turned to face the stands and grinned when he saw her. After that, he gestured with his two fingers as if to say, “That was for you, Grandma.” With this, a new celebration was born. Till now, the legend has dedicated all his goals to his late grandma.
Messi’s late grandmother played an important role in bringing Messi ahead in his game. She supported him when no one did and had faith in him when even he didn’t. That is how a star was made with the help of his grandma. Messi makes sure that he never forgets her and dedicates her his entire winnings.
For the unversed, One of the wealthiest athletes in the world is Lionel Messi. His expected earnings were $130 million. Football teams in Saudi Arabia named Al Hilal and Al Itihad are said to have made Lionel Messi an offer of €350 million.
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