‘Clumsiest man ever’: Lionel Messi endears to fans with ‘hilarious’ reaction after Argentine journalist bursts into tears while interviewing him… as ‘nervous’ PSG star can only smile as he comforts journalist
Argentine journalist bursts into tears during interview with Lionel Messi
The PSG star struggles to know how to react and is seen smiling uncomfortably
Fans say Messi looks awkward, while others praise his ‘humble’ response to tears
Messi will lead Argentina’s struggle to win their first World Cup since 1986 in Qatar
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An Argentine journalist has been moved to tears by interviewing Lionel Messi, leaving the PSG star uncomfortably unsure how to respond to the breakdown of emotion.
In the video, the journalist starts a conversation with the Argentine captain, but is soon overpowered by the man in front of him. First with an appreciative slap to Messi’s knee before bursting into tears at the sight of the man sitting next to him.
It’s a reaction that is probably not uncommon for Messi, but the 35-year-old doesn’t seem to know how to respond to the flood of emotions presented to him.
His immediate response is to smile and lean back on the couch, particularly uncomfortable with the situation. However, the smile soon evolves into friendly laughter and a friendly hand on the journalist’s knee.
Direct TV Sports journalist bursts into tears during interview with Lionel Messi
He struggles to hold back the tears as he shows raw emotion when speaking to the PSG star
Messi not sure how to react to what is happening in front of him and pauses for a moment
The Argentine captain then leans back and laughs at the situation in front of him
Messi finally comforts the journalist and they can close the interview again
Finally, after Messi settles the DIRECT TV Sports interviewer, he manages to calm himself and wrap up his conversation with the PSG ace.
Messi’s response has sent fans to Twitter to discuss how he handled the journalist’s raw emotion, with some appreciating the humility of how the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner handled the situation.
One user wrote: ‘People who said Messi was nervous.
It’s the GOOD kind of nervous. The humble kind. What a person should have in the face of that level of worship. Otherwise, admiration starts to pollute/inflate egos.
Leo’s clumsiness is the result of a kind of purity and ability to stay sober.’
Some fans saw Messi’s reaction as one of nervousness and praised his humility in the situation
Others, however, were more focused on how clumsy Messi looked, with one fan saying: ‘Nah Messi’s reaction and body language is hilarious. Bro started laughing, the most clumsy man ever.’
That view was shared by another reply on Twitter, who was more blunt in the clip’s review, saying, “Messi is so awkward bro. Look at his reaction.’
Other fans completely admired Messi’s clumsiness and revealed that they became emotional when they watched it – even though they had no idea what was being said.
‘Lmao Leo’s clumsiness. He’s nervous, out of words and doesn’t know what to do – so he just laughs. Man, this video is so pure that even I got emotional and I tell you what, I don’t know what they were talking about. Only the video itself made me emotional.’
Other fans on social media just saw the awkwardness of the video and Leo .’s reaction
Messi is hoping to get the same kind of reaction from Argentina fans at next month’s World Cup, the tournament he has already said will be his last for his country.
Argentina is currently on an unbeaten run of 35 games and will advance to the favorites final to win the World Cup in Qatar.
They start their campaign against Saudi Arabia and then take on Poland and Mexico in Group C.
Messi hopes to sign for next month’s World Cup by finally winning the trophy