An Argentine journalist has been brought to tears by interviewing Lionel Messi, leaving the PSG star awkwardly not knowing how to react to the breakdown.
In the video, the journalist begins a conversation with the Argentina captain, but is quickly overcome by the man in front of him. Firstly with an appreciative slap of Messi's knee before breaking into tears at the sight of the man sitting next to him.
It's a reaction that's probably not uncommon for Messi, however, the 35-year-old seems to not know how to react to the flood of emotion presented to him.
His immediate reaction is to smile and lean back on the sofa, looking particularly awkward in the situation. However, the smile soon evolves into kind laughter and a friendly hand on the journalist's knee.
Eventually, after Messi settles the interviewer from DIRECT TV Sports, he manages to compose himself and finish conducting his conversation with the PSG ace.
Messi's reaction has sent fans to Twitter to discuss how he coped with the journalist's raw emotion, with some appreciating the humbleness of how the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner dealt with the situation.
One user posted: 'People saying Messi was nervous.
It’s the GOOD kind of nervous. The humble kind. What a person should have in the face of that level adoration. Otherwise, adulation starts to pollute/inflate egos.
Leo’s awkwardness is a result of a kinda purity and ability to stay down-to-earth.'
However, others focussed more on how awkward Messi looked, with one fan saying: 'Nah Messi's reaction and body language is hilarious. Bro started laughing, most awkward guy ever.'
That view was shared by another reply on Twitter, who was more blunt in the review of the clip and said: 'Messi is so awkward bro. Look at his reaction.'
Other fans were in full admiration of the awkwardness from Messi, and revealed they got emotional watching it - even though they had no idea what was being said.
'Lmao the awkwardness from Leo. He’s nervous, out of words and don’t know what to do - so he just laughs. Man this vid is so pure that even I got emotional and I tell you what, I don’t know s**t about what they talked about. Just the vid itself made me emotional.'
Messi will hope to bring the same sort of reaction from Argentine fans at next month's World Cup, the tournament that he has already stated will be his last for his country.
Argentina are currently on a 35-match unbeaten run and go into the finals among the favourites to win the World Cup in Qatar.
They begin their campaign against Saudi Arabia and will then face Poland and Mexico in Group C.
Footyfan90s
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This is how u react when another person thinks u are beyond mortal ( granted he is a alien on the pitch). He did the same when Poch played him out of position- no crying, no walking out, no sisters blaming Poch on insta. Not throw hissy fits against coach when u are subbed n the teams does well. That is how how u know he is a King, an alien, the true GOAT.
Football⚽/Fan
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He was always humble and respected others. This is why he is the GOAT both off and on the field.
harsh1988
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Podabilry
93
Messi concern is all about the world 🌎 cup ! Messi has nothing left to prove to himself or anyone. Unfortunately, Cristiano doesn't know who he is, and that's why he is always frustrated 😰 by petty stuffs,he has nothing left to prove to himself or to anyone but he has failed to realize that. His fans kept blaming Maguire, but no maguire to blame again and things still get worse for him. As it stand, he can't win balloondor or golden shoe 👟 again, he can't even take on defenders as before, he can't hold the ball again and loses position easily, he needs the team, around him to give passes and he can only score or tap in from final passes. He is a minus at utd team because he can't press, he can't pass ball around, he can't defend, he can't keep possession, he is a liability to the team when the team dont have the ball, so Rasford , Martial, Antony and Sanch who, are still young are better option. The truth is, things will only go from bad to worse for cr5, it can't get better as we saw with portugal 🇵🇹 national team and how his sister has been throwing jabs at portugal 🇵🇹 people. Cristiano and his fans just needs to accept the truth that cristiano time is up, he has done his best! He would have honorably resign or retire from portugal 🇵🇹 national team to great space for younger ones but cristiano is to fearful 😨, is very much afraid 😨 of what happens to him next. Even if he plays till 80, he will still retire one day but any day he decided to retire he will still find himself behind Messi and that is the greatest fear of cristiano and his fans.
Colito
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From today ownwards, i would like to offer my apologies to Messi and the whole world for making noise arguing that he's not the real GOAT. I gave the title to Ronaldo thinking that he's the real God, i defended CR7 real name CR5 for the sack that i loved him so so much. However, after knowing his selfishness, ignorance, bad influences, ungratefulness... I today say Messi is the GOAT forever on and off the pitch. congratulations M7 (GOAT)
D10S_LM10
79
Messi is such a huge personality but always humble.. My GOAT LM7_LM10 🇦🇷💙🐐
Momadiknu
48
I have a dream yesterday in the Night I saw me and Lionel messi sitting on a chair leo messi was touching my back with his hand I told him messi is this hw people enjoy seing u face to face he said to me that's God doing he make me look god in the eyes of human I m over joyed when I see leo close to me not knowing I was dreaming I hope I will 1day fulfilled my dream
Bigmamajoe
43
Ronaldo will be like Im god, now kneel down before me
Mangisha
35
The man cried bcos he couldn't believe the fact that 20 years in football yet Messi has never walked out of the pitch, stadium bcos he wasnt playing or sth like that.
BARCA4LYF_lol
25
MY BEST PLAYER IN FOOTBALL HISTORY 7 TIMES BALON DOR WINNER GOAT 🐐 FOR A REASON 🐐🐐🐐🐐❤️❤️❤️❤️
josh0
23
why not he is the goat of all time Ballon dor winner 🤩🥰
Daphoenix23
13
Ronaldo don fAll em hand finish… chai!! See as people de troll my guy sha. He should have just honorably retire after last season with his respect and status intact, now he’s like a spoilt little brat wanting everybody to respect him for past achievements. Unfortunately football forgets easily the moment your form starts to decline with age.
Bajamss11
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u created your account just to hate Ronaldo you just a depressed kid
Not all Madrid and cr7 fans are senseless like u are, he's just stating the facts, no fabrications 💯