Lionel Messi, after scoring a hat-trick in a World Cup 2026 match, explained that his emotional tears were unrelated to football. 'Honestly, completely unrelated to the sport, I went through some difficult, complicated days,' he told reporters after the game.
He expressed gratitude to his team and staff, saying, 'I'm grateful to the entire delegation, to my teammates. They were always there for me, as always. They gave me a lot of...' The full quote was not available in the source article.
As of June 17, 2026, the World Cup is ongoing, and Messi's performance has drawn attention. No further details about the personal difficulties were provided by the player or his representatives.
