India, July 22 -- Lionel Messi reportedly ensured that four members of Cabo Verde goalkeeper Vozinha's family could attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after arranging tickets for them at his own expense.

The gesture took place before Argentina's title clash against Spain at the New York New Jersey Stadium, where Messi's side suffered a 1-0 defeat after extra time. The story only emerged after the final, with Messi having made no public mention of his involvement.

Argentine journalist Yanina Latorre revealed that Messi purchased a large number of tickets during the tournament for people who could not afford to attend matches. Among those he helped were relatives of Vozinha, who had emerged as one of the breakout stars of Cabo Verde's h...