Lionel Messi’s World Cup Victory Divided Brazil, Claims Paulo Silas

The rivalry between Brazil and Argentina has been intense in the sport of soccer for many decades. This was quite evident during the World Cup qualifier game in Brazil between them. But, the Seleção Canarinha legend Paulo Silas has revealed in an interview that Argentinian captain Lionel Messi divided the country after the World Cup win.

This shows that the 36-year-old forward can turn the opposition fans into his admirers with his brilliant performances. He has proved himself over and over again in his club and national team career.

Brazil legend makes an astonishing claim on Lionel Messi’s World Cup win

Lionel Messi in his 19-year-long professional career has managed to get a fan following exceeding millions. The Argentinian captain also has a big fan following in Brazil. It is a surprise for many because of the rivalry between them. Many Brazilian fans were present with Messi shirts in the stadiums for the World Cup qualifying game. Seleção Canarinha legend Paulo Silas also made a statement in an interview that Messi divided the country with his fan following during the World Cup. He further said,” Half of Brazil was rooting for Argentina in the World Cup because of Messi.”

This is not a surprise for many, as some of the Brazilian fans have Ronaldinho and Neymar as their favorite players. Both of them during their stints formed a great relationship with Lionel Messi at Barcelona. Neymar was a part of the famous MSN partnership with the Argentinian and Luis Suarez. Ronaldinho assisted the 36-year-old with his first goal for Barcelona back in 2005. Messi then famously jumped on his back to celebrate his first senior goal with Barca.

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Hence, the fans of Brazil loving the Inter-Miami forward does make sense. This is not the first time a Seleção Canarinha player has opened up about their admiration for Lionel Messi.

Fluminense FC star player came in defense of the World Cup performances of the Argentinian forward and his team

It has been a year since the World Cup final win against France in 2022. However, many trolls have continued to claim Lionel Messi and his team that they did not deserve to win the Cup. This hate intensified when the Argentinian forward won his 8th Ballon d’Or. However, amid the trolls, Fluminense FC and Brazilian defender Felipe Melo defended the Argentinian team.

He called the La Albiceleste fair winners of the 2022 World Cup. He also said that the Argentinian team genuinely improved their performance after losing their first match against Saudi Arabia. Felipe Melo also called Messi a role model for him and many other Brazilians. He also revealed that there is a painting of him playing against the Argentinian, so his children and grandchildren know.

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This shows the impact Lionel Messi has made in his 19-year career with the ball at his feet. What are your thoughts on the recent statements by Brazilians speaking on their admiration for the Argentinian? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.