Argentina's 2-0 victory against Angola in Luanda did more than mark the African nation's 50th independence anniversary. It sparked a wave of emotional, funny, and deeply appreciative reactions from fans across the world, especially after Messi assisted the opener and later scored his first ever goal on African soil. SoftFootball coverage of Messi's pride and joy in representing Argentina added even more weight to the night.
Among the first voices online was kisalay_Cool95 , who wanted to express something deeper than statistics. His intention was to capture the feeling Messi evokes, the calmness and beauty of watching him age like art in motion.
He wrote in full: