Cape Verde players gatecrashed Lionel Messi's post-match interview to snap selfies with the Argentina star after their thrilling 3-2 extra-time World Cup defeat

Lionel Messi is respected as one of the greatest football players of all time, but many have also wanted to see a different side of him. The Argentine star is often seen as shy or very private with his personal life, but in a recent interview with LUZU TV ...

The Portuguese soccer player called on another reporter before the question about his rival was finished Pat Elmont - FIFA/FIFA via Getty; Karl Bridgeman - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Cristiano Ronaldo seemingly avoided a question about Lionel Messi in a post-game ...

Cape Verde players turned into fanboys after the game and clicked pictures with Lionel Messi while he was giving post-match interviews.

Lionel Messi has spoken about the "crazy" photos of him bathing a baby Lamine Yamal and the fact they are now meeting in a World Cup final

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni was twice given ovations in the media room as he broke down in tears after the World Cup Final, eventually rushing off stage to gather his emotions.

Messi will be chasing his second World Cup title in a career that has garnered him an untold number of accolades — and plenty of financial gain as well.