New Delhi, July 18 -- It is highly unlikely that you've missed this meme, especially if you're regular on social media. Lionel Messi has been in the news during the FIFA World Cup 2026. But, this is a different reason.

A new meme featuring the GOAT is opening up new interpretations. The most prominent emotion reflected is intimidation.

In the meme, Lionel Messi is seen nodding calmly at England's Jude Bellingham during their 2026 World Cup semi-final. Bellingham reportedly trash-talked and laughed at Messi after a physical clash.

Rather than retaliating, Messi stayed stone-faced, raised his eyebrows and nodded silently. Fans likened the expression to a classic Robert De Niro film look. The moment happened while England were defending a...