Hannes Halldórsson, Iceland keeper-film director who denied Messi in 2018 | OneFootball

The Argentina National Team confirmed that it will play a friendly match against Iceland on Tuesday, June 9, in what will be its final appearance before the 2026 World Cup. The two teams will meet again almost eight years after the forgettable draw in Russia 2018, with Hannes Halldórsson playing a starring role by saving a penalty from Lionel Messi.

Several years later, life finds the now former goalkeeper away from football (though not from sports) and more immersed in his other profession. After hanging up his gloves at the beginning of 2022, the Reykjavik native has devoted himself fully to his audiovisual production company, Atlavik.

At nearly 42 years old, his debut film, Cop Secret (2021), received international praise. In addition, he leads major advertising campaigns in his country, making him one of its most prominent directors. His current life, planning scripts, commercials, and shoots, could not be better.

Film directing is no longer just a hobby for the Icelander, who has become a well-known name in his country’s entertainment scene. Over the past year, he took on the enormous challenge of creating and launching “Góðir Íslendingar,” a family entertainment show that is now a hit on the RÚV network. At the same time, he was part of the musical phenomenon ICEGUYS, directing music videos and producing three seasons.

Even though he no longer appears to be as close to football as before, Halldórsson continues to stay active in sports. In August of last year, he completed a marathon in just under four hours (specifically 3 hours and 56 minutes), showing that he remains in great shape despite all his work commitments.

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