'Will you marry me?": Lionel Messi receives unexpected love note from elderly fan during Argentina match
'Will you marry me?": Lionel Messi receives unexpected love note from elderly fan during Argentina match (Image via Getty)
An unexpected and sweet thing happened at a recent soccer match, and it involved
Lionel Messi
. But it wasn't about goals or winning a trophy. It was something that brought smiles to fans all over the internet.
A short moment between Messi and an older fan became a trending topic.
The words on a sign said everything. But what did the sign say? And who held it?
Lionel Messi receives a funny 'marry me' proposal from an
85-year-old fan
On June 22, 2025, something touching occurred in the stands at the Argentina versus Canada game in Atlanta, Georgia. One spectator stuck out even though the crowd cheered for Argentina. With her daughter and grandson, Maria Gonzalez, an 85-year-old grandmother, waved a sign reading, "Messi, will you marry me? "
Maria donned a Messi number 10 Argentina jersey.
Her sign immediately drew the notice of those nearby. Maria and her sign's picture was captured by a fan and shared online. X (previously Twitter), Instagram, and Reddit saw its fast viral spread.
After the match, reporters asked Maria why she made the sign. She laughed and said, 'I've loved Messi since he was a boy. He plays with his heart. I know he's married, but I still had to ask!' Her assertive message even grabbed the attention of the stadium announcer, who gave her a rapid shoutout on the big screen during halftime.
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Messi smiles and waves at the fan after seeing the sign during the match
Lionel Messi, who was on the field representing Argentina that evening, observed the symbol during a break in the second half. Turning toward Maria, he waved and grinned at the audience. Fans nearby say Messi was laughing as he read the message.
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According to an ESPN Argentina June 23, 2025 report, Messi's teammates told jokes to him in the locker room following the game. One of them told a journalist, "Messi said it made his day. He was enthralled it!
Fans all throughout the world appreciated the lovely gesture even though Messi is happily wed to Antonela Roccuzzo. Social media was buzzing with remarks such "Grandma has taste! " and "That's genuine love right there! "
This small moment reminded many people why sports are so loved—it's not just about winning. It's about the joy, the fans, and stories like Maria's.
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