World Cup Goal Sees No Excitement, Only Tears: Messi's Manly Tears Reveal Father-Son Bond

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(Central News Agency, Buenos Aires, June 18,綜合外電) Argentine star Lionel Messi scored the first goal in his team's opening World Cup match, giving them the lead. After scoring, he wiped away tears with his blue and white striped jersey, appearing emotional. This goal marked the beginning of his unforgettable performance, where he scored a hat-trick in the 3-0 victory.

According to reports from Reuters and American sports media Athlon Sports, Messi's brilliant goal brought many Argentine fans to tears of joy. However, Messi himself revealed that his tears were not related to football but were due to personal reasons.

Messi revealed after the match: "Why was I crying? It had nothing to do with football. I've had some difficult days, but I'm grateful to the delegation and my teammates for always being by my side, giving me great strength and helping me through difficult times."

A source close to the Messi family told Reuters that the poor health of Messi's father, Jorge Messi, was a significant factor affecting his emotions.

Messi, who will celebrate his 39th birthday next week, equaled the World Cup career goal record of 16 goals held by German legend Miroslav Klose with his hat-trick in the 3-0 victory over Algeria.

Argentine journalist Eduardo Feinmann confirmed on Mitre radio that Jorge Messi's health has been poor since last year.

Feinmann said: "For quite some time, several months, since last year... and this week there have been some developments that have slightly worsened his health, and Messi is going through this internal struggle."

According to reports, Jorge Messi experienced a medical emergency at home in January of this year and had to be hospitalized. He underwent a series of cardiovascular and neurological assessments at the time, but the family chose to keep the specific details confidential.

Messi and his father share a deep bond. For Messi, Jorge is not only his father but also his primary agent and business advisor, playing an important role in his football career. (Compiled by Liu Shuqin) 1150618

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