Lionel Messi has an enormous fanbase, but one young admirer has touched the hearts of many on social media with a heartfelt wish. Salma is the name of the Cuban girl who broke down in tears as she told her mother, "I want to see Messi."
The mother, who along with her husband are digital content creators, posted the video on her Instagram account. When Inter Miami, the team Messi currently plays for, shared it on their official account, it quickly went viral.
"Why do you want to see Messi?" the mother asked Salma. The girl, unable to hold back her tears, responded, "I am his fan, and I want to see him."
"This is our daughter Salma, and she wants to meet Messi. She is now closer to fulfilling her dream thanks to Inter Miami for sharing the video," the mother wrote in the comments section of the team's post.
Inter Miami has confirmed that Messi will be back in action this Saturday after recovering from his summer physical issues. However, the burning question remains: Will young Salma get the chance to meet her idol?
Salma's Wish to Meet Messi: Key Questions Answered
Many are curious about whether Salma will get the opportunity to meet Lionel Messi. Here are some frequently asked questions and their answers regarding this heartfelt story.
Who is Salma?
Salma is a young Cuban girl who went viral after expressing her heartfelt wish to see Lionel Messi.
How did Salma's wish go viral?
Salma's mother posted a video of her tearfully expressing her desire to see Messi on Instagram. Inter Miami shared the video on their official account, and it quickly went viral.
Will Salma get to meet Messi?
While it's not confirmed, the viral nature of the video and Inter Miami's involvement bring hope that Salma might get the chance to meet her idol.