Heartwarming footage has surfaced capturing a special moment between Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria after winning the World Cup. In 2022, Messi secured the coveted trophy, ending Argentina's 36-year wait for World Cup glory.
Throughout the tournament, Messi's exceptional performances, including seven goals and crucial contributions in the final, marked a turning point in his relationship with the Argentinian people. Previously, his struggle to match the achievements of Diego Maradona had created some tension.
The victory brought emotional moments, especially for Messi's teammates, who grew up idolizing him. Among them, Angel Di Maria, who, at 36, still considers Messi one of his heroes.
A new Apple TV documentary, "Messi's World Cup: The Rise of a Legend," unveils unseen footage of a touching moment shared by Messi and Di Maria during Argentina's trophy celebrations in Buenos Aires. The documentary captures the genuine joy and camaraderie between the two football icons.
During the open-top bus parade, Di Maria embraced Messi and said: "For me, playing with you on a team is what I wanted, man. And winning it, winning this trophy with you."
In a monologue recorded for the documentary, the Benfica winger added: "It became more about him than about me. I wanted to win the World Cup for him. Without a doubt, for me, he is the greatest in history."
Argentina midfielder Rodrigo De Paul said: "People are realising that after so many years of him making everyone else happy, it was time for him [Messi] to be as happy as he deserved."
