@persecondnews.ng: Lionel Messi took time after Argentina's dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt to speak with Manu Gutiérrez, a Venezuelan journalist with cerebral palsy who uses a wheelchair. During the post-match interview, Messi thanked God for Argentina's hard-fought FIFA World Cup victory while answering Gutiérrez's questions with warmth and respect. The moment drew widespread praise online, coming days after another video showed Gutiérrez being overlooked by several England players as he attempted to ask questions in the mixed zone. Only Jude Bellingham and Noni Madueke stopped to speak with him. Bellingham, after hearing the word "Venezuela," turned back, gave a brief interview in Spanish, and shared a heartfelt message of support for the Venezuelan people following the country's devastating earthquakes. His gesture quickly went viral, with fans praising his humility and compassion. Messi's interaction has now sparked a fresh wave of admiration, with many applauding his humility and willingness to ensure every journalist, regardless of disability, was treated with dignity after one of Argentina's biggest wins of the tournament. #WorldCup2026 #FIFAWorldCup2026 #Messi #Argentina #judebellingham

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