The Argentina - Australia match marked Messi's 1,000th match in his career. The 1987-born star played brilliantly, scoring 1 goal, contributing to Albiceleste's 2-1 victory, thereby qualifying for the quarter-finals. It was also Messi's 789th career goal.
After receiving the award for best player of the match, Messi took off the shirt he was wearing to exchange with Cameron devlin standing next to him. "Coming from Messi. He kept his promise to give Cameron devlin of the Socceroos after the match, FIFAs official Twitter shared with the video.
Cameron devlin is playing for Heart of Midlothian in the top flight of Scotland. He was not used by coach Graham Arnold for any minute at the 2022 World Cup but received a meaningful gift from Messi.
According to this young midfielder, after the match against Argentina, he went down to the field to encourage his teammates, then came to shake hands with Messi. "I saw that no one said anything, so I tried my luck and suggested changing my shirt. After that, Messi will meet me inside. Thats all that happened, Cameron devlin said.
The Australian young midfielder was surprised when Messi took his shirt. Because compared to everything, Cameron devlin cannot put Messi down. Messi doesnt even know who I am, but he is a good and humble man who respects me, devlin said.
devlin said he would keep Messi's jersey at home and his father would keep it for him. Besides devlin, many Australian players proactively went to find Messi to take souvenir photos after the match. Being able to meet my idol as a child and the best player in the world, I am very grateful and feel lucky, midfielder Marco Tilio posted a photo with Messi on Instagram with a caption.
