Wayne Rooney: “That image tells you everything about what football means to Lionel Messi.”

“People see the trophies, the records, the fame… but they don’t always see the emotion and pressure that comes with carrying a nation’s hopes.

“This is his sixth World Cup, he has achieved almost everything in football, yet scoring for Argentina on this stage still brings tears to his eyes.

“That’s because it means something. It’s not about statistics, it’s about passion, pride, and representing your country.

“When a player like Messi cries after a goal, you realise he still loves the game as much as he did as a kid.

“Moments like this are why football is the greatest sport in the world.”