Global superstar Shakira sent a touching message to Argentine legend Lionel Messi ahead of the highly anticipated clash between Argentina and Spain in the 2026 World Cup final on Sunday evening.
The Colombian singer, who has a historic connection to the World Cup through her famous songs, posted a picture of Messi on her Instagram account and attached a touching message in which she said: "What Leo Messi does goes beyond the exceptional. He embodies the values of a very committed and disciplined man, who defies time and all difficulties and proves that a person is not defined by age or what others say."
Shakira's praise was not limited to Messi, but she also addressed special words to his wife Antonella Roccuzzo, considering her to be an important source of strength and inspiration for the Argentine national team captain.
What Messi is doing is beyond exceptional! He's showing the values of a very committed and disciplined man, defying time and all odds. He proves that a person isn't defined by their age or what others say.
I know that having a woman like Antonella Roccuzzo by his side gives him the strength and inspiration to prove it. pic.twitter.com/meRRFcEms7
She added: "And I know that having a woman like Antonella Roccuzzo by his side gives him the strength and inspiration to prove it."
Argentina secured their place in the final after staging a remarkable comeback to win 2-1 against England in the semi-final. After the first half ended with England in the lead, Enzo Fernandez equalized, before Lautaro Martinez scored the decisive winning goal in stoppage time, sending the defending champions to the final.
