What Lionel Messi means to Argentina fans as the footballing icon makes World Cup history | OneFootball

As Lionel Messi makes World Cup history by becoming the top goal scorer in the tournament’s history, The Independent spoke to Argentina fans on what the sporting legend means to them.

On Monday (22 June), the 38-year-old, who turns 39 on Wednesday, scored twice for Argentina against Austria, taking his tally to 18 goals across six separate tournaments.

Sports Editor Jack Rathborn caught up with fans at Dallas Stadium, who described seeing the football icon as “euphoric”, whilst reflecting on what the Argentinian team would look like without him.