More than just rivalry. Lionel Messi poses for photos with Cape Verde players

After a tense Round of 16 World Cup clash, where Argentina snatched a 3-2 victory over Cape Verde in extra time, Lionel Messi once again proved himself a true gentleman.

Details: Right after speaking to the press in the mixed zone, the Argentine captain wasn’t in a rush to leave the stadium. Instead, he gladly spent time with Cape Verde’s players, who were eager to capture the moment with a football legend.

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Messi took several group photos with the opposing players, who were clearly delighted to meet the global football icon after such a hard-fought battle.

It’s worth noting that in the Round of 16, Argentina led by Messi will face Egypt.

Reminder: The Argentine captain explained why the Cape Verde game drew so much attention.