Off the PitchGiveMeSportUnverified source· 27 Jul 2026
Cape Verde Star Shares Messi's Surprising World Cup Words
Stephen Moreira reveals what Lionel Messi told him before Cape Verde faced Argentina.
S. Moreira
player
Who
Stephen Moreira
What
Revealed Messi's comment before World Cup game
When
Before Cape Verde vs Argentina
What happened. Cape Verde's Stephen Moreira disclosed a surprising comment Lionel Messi made to him before their World Cup match.
- Moreira plays in MLS.
- Messi's comment was described as 'surprising'.
“Messi came up to me and said...”
— Stephen Moreira
Moreira's revelation offers a rare glimpse into Messi's pre-game interactions.
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