Lionel Messi gets emotional in touching message as he stands one step away from World Cup glory

Lionel Messi, who is regarded as the greatest of all time, is just a step away from extending his own glory by winning back-to-back World Cup titles.

Amid such a high-stakes match, the winger became emotional, as his statement makes clear, which goes to show that he was reflecting on his teammates, regardless of becoming the center of attention.

“The nicest thing about all these years was never just the titles, but all the way,” he said while pouring his heart out before the match.

The Inter Miami star added, “Share the day to day with this group, compete together, get up in the difficult moments and enjoy every step.”

Given how barnburner tournament and nail-biting matches Argentina had, Messi goes on to say, "Thanks to each of my teammates, the technical staff and all the people who work every day to keep this National Team a family."

"Whatever happens tomorrow, this group has already written a story that we will never forget and that no one can erase," he said.

"COME ON ARGENTINA," Messi signed off with an encouraging slogan.

Meanwhile, the final between Argentina and Spain is at halftime, where Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Burna Boy, and Gustavo Dudamel and the PS22 Chorus featuring Coldplay have been performing.