Have you ever heard about a 98-year-old granny asking football icon Lionel Messi to marry her? This may sound a little awkward, but the incident did happen in reality in the ongoing Club World Cup in the United States. During the match against Brazilian side Palmerias, 98-year-old fan Pauline Kana held a placard asking him to marry her. Messi in response gave a thumbs up the video of which has gone viral on social media.
Who is Pauline Kana?
According to Spanish publication MARCA, Pauline Kana is a social media personality known for appearing in her grandson Ross Smith's videos at major sports events. She often joins him at NFL and WWE matches, where her playful personality delights audiences. Her proposal to Messi-a joke, of course-was shared widely online, with many praising her sense of humour.
Messi set for PSG reunion
Lionel Messi helped Inter Miami reach the Club World Cup knockout stages after a 2-2 draw against Palmeiras. The MLS side will next face Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the round of 16. The matchup holds personal meaning for Messi. He played for PSG from 2021-2023 after leaving Barcelona and will now face his former club. Adding to the drama, PSG's coach is Luis Enrique-Messi's old manager from Barcelona.
Messi scored a crucial free kick against FC Porto earlier in the tournament, securing Miami's comeback win. However, after the Palmeiras draw, he walked off the field looking unhappy. Due to the draw, Inter Miami missed out on a chance to play easier opponents in the next round. Despite the tough draw, Messi remains key to Miami's hopes.
