How A Lionel Messi Gesture Left An Argentine Journalist Stumped

Lionel Messi, Argentina captain and Barcelona legend, is adored by football fans all around the world. Argentina's hopes are riding on him and he has shouldered that responsibility well so far, albeit a few scares and hiccups in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2018. However, when Argentina faced Nigeria in a must-win group clash, Messi proved the doubters wrong and helped his team reach the Round of 16. Post-match, Messi revealed the secret that helped Argentina beat Nigeria. A news reporter had handed Messi his mother's lucky charm, saying that would bring the footballer good luck in the tournament going forward. The charm eventually bore fruit as Argentina edged Nigeria and Messi left the reporter in awe by telling him that he had actually taken the ribbon and used it.

Speaking to Argentine TV news program Telefe News, journalist Ramiro Pantorotto asked Messi what he did with the red ribbon his mother sent him. Messi shocked him and showed him that he had it tied to his left ankle after which Pantorotto was left speechless.