Messi Celebrates Goal with Journalist Joaquín Bruno in Viral World Cup Moment

Lionel Messi shared a moment of spontaneous celebration with TyC Sports journalist Joaquín Bruno after scoring his second goal in Argentina's 2-0 victory over Austria in Dallas. The incident occurred during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

As Messi, who became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history with his goals, celebrated his second strike, he approached Bruno, who was visibly ecstatic. "I'm trembling... Leo came to celebrate the second one here, he saw me shouting and pulled me, and I touched his hands, I high-fived him. I can't believe it," Bruno said, still overwhelmed. "I'm a bit out of it because I can't believe it, it's one of the best days of my journalistic life."

Bruno, a well-known figure in Argentina for his coverage of Racing de Avellaneda, has been part of the TyC Sports team for years. Following the match, he shared the memorable photo with Messi on his social media, receiving congratulations from colleagues for experiencing such a historic moment.

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I'm trembling...Leo came to celebrate the second one here, he saw me shouting and pulled me, and I touched his hands, I high-fived him. I can't believe it. I'm a bit out of it because I can't believe it, it's one of the best days of my journalistic life.