Buenos Aires, December 11 (NA) – During a River Plate match in the Messi Cup, two 'Millonario' players were substituted and greeted Lionel Andrés Messi himself. The episode occurred during one of the youth tournament's matches, held in the United States and bringing together the world's top academies. As the players left the field, they timidly approached the captain of the Argentine national team, who was watching the game from the sidelines, and offered a handshake, which Messi responded to with complete naturalness. The footage shows the mix of surprise, emotion, and nerves of the young players, who did not hesitate to take the opportunity to greet the idol of Argentine football. Many have highlighted the humility of the star and the impact his mere presence has on developing footballers. The Messi Cup continues to be a magnet for attention not only for the level of the participating teams but also for moments like this, which show the symbolic value Messi represents for the new generation of world football. The Rosarian, always willing to engage with the younger ones, exchanged a few words and smiled at the reaction of the youths, who returned to the bench with barely concealed joy. The video quickly spread on social media and generated thousands of comments from River Plate fans and Messi fans worldwide.
