# Some of Us Got Tired of Lionel Messi, but He Won Us Over. Again.

- Published: 2026-07-17T09:02:40Z
- Updated: 2026-07-19T21:47:44Z
- Section: Breaking
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/17/magazine/argentina-messi-fans-world-cup.html
- Tags: The New York Times · Top Stories
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Has any seemingly overhyped phenomenon done a better job living up to the hype?

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