Lionel Messi etched his name into the history books after winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup. But what made more strides than the win was the picture he uploaded with the prestigious trophy while sleeping, which also went on to become the third most-liked picture on Instagram. While fans marveled at the snapshot’s beauty, La Pulga has now offered a surprising clarification behind the iconic image. 

Meanwhile, in other news, La Albiceleste is in for a huge blow as Lionel Scaloni is close to stepping down as Argentina’s manager. However, the show would still go on! Scaloni has received the utmost respect from the fanbase after getting Lionel Messi back from retirement and making it memorable.

The tale of Lionel Messi and the iconic picture of him sleeping with the World Cup

After winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Argentina’s national team celebrated in unimaginable ways. While others popped champagne, there was Lionel Messi, who slept beside the prestigious trophy in his hotel room. The 36-year-old happily shared the picture, which somehow went viral on another level. Messi has now presented the exact backstory behind the iconic picture. In a lengthy interview with ESPN Argentina, he revealed, “I didn’t sleep with the Cup, it was just the photo (laughs). We waited a long time after the final at the hotel. We left late, and we had it in the room. We took a couple of photos and uploaded them to social networks.”

Many had thought that Messi slept with the trophy in his arms. However, that isn’t the case, as he just did it for the Gram. Either way, fans still loved the concept and thought behind the picture with the trophy. Interestingly, after winning the World Cup, Messi spoke to the World Cup trophy!

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What did Messi say after winning the World Cup?

In the same interview, Messi revealed that after the final of the World Cup, he was near the podium and expressed his excitement to himself. He said, “I started to say hello, I was walking and it was the first time I saw her. She had a light, she shone. It was impressive. That’s it, I can touch her now. She was beautiful.”

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Certainly, hearing this reaction showcases Messi’s eagerness and dedication to winning the iconic trophy. Either way, let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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