After the triumph of the Argentine National Team by 2 to 1 over England in the semifinals of the 2026 World Cup, Lionel Messi surprised everyone with a gesture off the field. Just after the match ended, the captain sent a private message to Ángel de Brito that left the host visibly emotional.
De Brito shared on his program that he had posted a video celebrating one of the Argentine goals on his social media. Minutes later, Messi reacted to that story with a brief and warm “What joy!”
This exchange highlighted the good relationship that the Rosario native and the journalist have maintained for several years. Messi's family usually closely follows the programs hosted by De Brito and stays updated on what happens in national television.
The host revealed the chat live, surprising his panelists. Romi Scalora, a member of the show, summed up the moment with a powerful phrase: “He is a genius.”
A closeness that transcends the field
Messi's gesture occurred during the World Cup concentration, which further emphasizes his closeness with some Argentine media figures. This is not the first time a cordial exchange between the two has come to light, but this time it arrived in a context of high emotion after qualifying for the final.
De Brito expressed his emotion over the captain's attention, highlighting that the message came just after the final whistle. These kinds of details humanize public figures and strengthen the bond with the audience that follows both football and entertainment programs.
