Cris Morena honors Messi and Argentina's World Cup win with emotional tribute

Argentine actress, producer, and composer Cris Morena celebrated the national soccer team's 2026 World Cup triumph with a heartfelt tribute to captain Lionel Messi and his teammates. Following Spain's victory in the final against Argentina, Morena shared a video dedicated to the team and especially Messi.

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What happened today is a reason to celebrate: because if this were the last chapter, what a privilege it was to be part of this story

"What happened today is a reason to celebrate: because if this were the last chapter, what a privilege it was to be part of this story," Morena wrote in a message accompanying a video tracing Messi's career. "I don't say goodbye to you, because the dreams you sowed will continue to play in every child who kicks a ball. I don't say goodbye to you, because we carry you forever in the memories of a country that believed again. I don't say goodbye. I say thank you."

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I don't say goodbye to you, because the dreams you sowed will continue to play in each child who kicks a ball. I don't say goodbye to you, because we carry you forever in the memories of a country that believed again. I don't say goodbye. I say thank you.

The tribute featured the song "No te digo adiós" by Teen Angels, a popular Argentine series directed by Morena. The lyrics, "I don't say goodbye but until always, and although today I have to leave I know I will not forget you, a song remains that speaks to me of you," resonated with the emotional farewell.

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I don't say goodbye but until always, and although today I have to leave I know I will not forget you, a song remains that speaks to me of you

Morena concluded by thanking Messi for teaching the nation to believe and dream, and for showing that the impossible can become reality. "Thank you Argentine Selection for so much joy and so much heart. That's why we will never say goodbye to you," she closed. Her followers responded with emotional messages, expressing their shared feelings of gratitude and nostalgia.

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Thank you for teaching us to believe, to dream and to feel that the impossible can also come true. Thank you Argentine Selection for so much joy and so much heart. That's why we will never say goodbye to you.