Celebrities hail Messi’s latest World Cup milestone

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Arts & Entertainment Desk

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Lionel Messi made history yesterday, becoming the tournament’s all-time leading goalscorer after netting his 17th World Cup goal during Argentina’s Group J match against Austria at Dallas Stadium.

As fans around the world celebrated the milestone, several Bangladeshi celebrities joined the conversation, sharing their excitement on social media.

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Expressing her admiration for the Argentine star, Mehazabien Chowdhury wrote, “Messi. The all-time highest goalscorer in World Cup history.”

Purnima also joined the celebrations, posting a photo in an Argentina jersey alongside the caption: “The love for Messi brought me here. Argentina made me stay.”

Khairul Basar echoed the sentiment, writing, “Breaking all records in history, Messi is now the all-time highest goalscorer in World Cup history. Vamos Argentina.”

Singer Aditi Rahman Dola, another passionate Argentina supporter, celebrated the victory by posting: “What a win! The finish, the magic, the Messi effect.”

Singer Putul Sajia Sultana reacted with humour, writing: “Those of you who were ready to post sarcastic comments after Messi’s penalty miss, go to sleep. Drink some water before sleeping. Drinking water is good. Don’t forget to delete the overly excited posts you made right after the penalty miss. Vamos Argentina.”

Chancha Chowdhury and his son Shoishob Roddur Shuddho

Actor Chanchal Chowdhury and his son, both Argentina supporters, updated their Facebook profile pictures with a photograph of themselves wearing Argentina jerseys.