Messi says his tears after first goal were caused by personal ‘difficult days’
Soccer Football – FIFA World Cup 2026 – Group J – Argentina v Algeria – Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. – June 16, 2026 Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their third goal to complete a hat-trick IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Jay Biggerstaff
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June 17 : An emotional Lionel Messi was wiping his tears with his shirt after scoring Argentina’s first goal against Algeria in the World Cup, a strike that marked the beginning of a memorable performance where he netted thrice to secure a 3-0 win.
But while his first World Cup hat-trick had many Argentine fans in tears of joy, Messi said he was crying for a personal reason unrelated to the sport.
“Why did I cry? It was something completely unrelated to football. I went through some difficult days,” said Messi, who is playing in a record sixth World Cup, after Tuesday’s match.
“But I’m grateful to the entire delegation and my team-mates because they were always by my side, giving me a lot of strength to help me get through it.”
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Messi, who turns 39 next week, has equalled Miroslav Klose’s record of scoring 16 goals at the World Cup.
Argentina will continue their title defence with a Group J game against Austria on Monday.
Source: Reuters
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