Only the voice can be heard. The face cannot be seen properly.
Still, the video has gone viral. Why? 'I don't know what will happen in the final, but I can say this much: you made everyone happy...you made an impact on their lives' or something like that. You should have realized by now - these are the words an Argentine journalist said to Lionel Messi after the World Cup semi-final.
Forgetting his responsibilities, he became a representative of many for a moment. His words spread quickly. Brian Lara asked in the twilight of his career, 'Have I been able to entertain you?' Lionel Messi is not Lara. Carefree, modest, easygoing. 'If he didn't play football, he might have been a farmer...' This is what is said about him in the joy of conversation. He would ask questions, it is not something that can be imagined.
Yet someone gave him the answer, saying 'passed' even though he didn't want to know. Millions of fans were amazed to hear those words, 'Hey, how did you read my mind...!' The lady said, 'You have touched the hearts of millions of Albiceleste. Whether it's fake or imaginary; most of them have your jersey...'‘
He certainly didn't lie. Thanks to the internet, they surface every few days. A teenager standing on the sidewalk in a torn shirt has 'Mechi' written on a brick. Spelling is not the main thing here, but love is. The 'sad king' of football brings a little happiness in poverty.
These are stories from faraway lands. Think about Julián Álvarez. A photo from eleven years ago is now quite viral. He met Lionel Messi somewhere; he somehow even took a picture. Later, in an interview, he spoke about the biggest dream of his life.
What? 'Playing in the World Cup for the country...'. Football idol? 'Lionel Messi...'.
You must have started piecing together the pieces of the picture by now. Or maybe you have a picture of Alvarez with Messi after he converted his inhuman assist into a goal.
One of the best in the World Cup, the defender wanted by many big clubs, simply made a fool of himself. Later, someone wrote, 'Messi didn't dribble past five people. But he beat one person five times...' So many seconds of dribbling, Alvarez's shot, Messi's embrace...
Those pictures can be put together to create a frame if you want. Still, victory is needed for recognition. Why? The picture of Lionel Messi carrying the Golden Ball trophy after the 2014 World Cup is proof of that. The emptiness that is gazing at with unwavering eyes cannot be filled with individual titles, it can be felt.
Time flies. 2015 comes, '16 too. After losing three finals, the youngster says, 'I have nothing left in international football...'. Heart breaks. Hundreds of voices around the world rise up, demanding his return. He comes.
English 
বাংলা