Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:47pm on 04 Jul 2026,Saturday Sports
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha revealed the heartfelt words Lionel Messi shared after Argentina’s dramatic 3-2 extra-time victory ended Cape Verde’s historic FIFA World Cup debut. Following the match, Messi hugged Vozinha and told him, “You are great. Your people should be proud of you,” praising Cape Verde’s spirited display. Vozinha, who made eight saves, described the exchange as one of the most memorable moments of his career. He thanked Messi, called him “the best,” and requested a jersey swap, which Messi agreed to complete in the tunnel after interviews. Argentina progressed to the Round of 16, while Messi scored his record-extending 20th World Cup goal against determined opponents. (PC: MSN)
