Lionel Messi joked about the rumours regarding a romantic relationship with a World Cup reporter in a viral exchange after Argentina's latest win. Messi has publicly responded to long-running intrigue linking him to Argentine television journalist Sofi Martinez, using humour to dismiss years of online speculation.
The Argentina captain made the comments moments after his side's dramatic 3-2 extra-time victory over Cape Verde in Miami, catching reporters off guard with an unexpected opening before his post-match interview.
