Messi: I cried after first goal, but it was unrelated to football
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Lionel Messi said he cried after scoring his first goal, but the tears were unrelated to football. He thanked his teammates and delegation for their support during difficult days.
Lionel Messi has revealed that he cried after scoring his first goal, but said the tears were unrelated to football.
“I cried after the first goal, yes… but it was something completely unrelated to football,” Messi said.
The Argentine forward also acknowledged a challenging period, expressing gratitude for the support he received. “I went through some difficult days, but I’m grateful to the entire delegation and my teammates because they were always by my side, giving me a lot of strength,” he added.
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