Watch: Lionel Messi goes viral after heart-warming embrace with rival coach

As Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi faced off in what could be their final game against each other, Messi stole the spotlight with a gesture towards Saudi All Stars coach, Marcelo Gallardo.

Despite scoring a goal for PSG, it was this moment that had everyone talking.

Gallardo has long praised Messi for his contributions to Argentine football, but these words have taken on new significance following Messi’s World Cup win with the national team.

Gallardo is rumored to be a potential coach for both Barcelona and PSG, following his successful tenure at River Plate.

After leaving the pitch, Messi took a detour to embrace and exchange a few words with Gallardo in a moving moment for both players and Argentines around the world, as both are considered iconic figures in the country’s football history.