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Even Lionel Messi’s DOG is getting a hero reception! Argentine fans serenade their captain’s canine friend in a bizarre social media clip after the PSG star inspired their country to World Cup glory in Qatar.
Jubilant Argentina fans have paid a rare tribute to Lionel Messi by serenading their dog with a hero’s reception following their country’s World Cup triumph.
In a clip posted to TikTok by the PostUnited account, a group of supporters in Argentina jerseys are seen chanting ‘it’s Messi’s dog’ to the animal, a large Dogue de Bordeaux named the Hulk. as they continue to celebrate their third World Cup crown.
Fans dance as the dog appears before petting the Hulk as they continue to sing along in the footage, which has been viewed more than 1.1 million times.
A small group of Argentine fans chanted and sang ‘It’s Messi’s dog’ in the clip on social media.
The group of fans then greet the Hulk as they continue to chant ‘it’s Messi’s dog’ to the animal.
The clip was posted to TikTok by the PostUnited account and has received more than 1.1 million likes.
Messi and the rest of the Argentine team landed in Buenos Aires in the early hours of Tuesday after returning from Qatar with the World Cup trophy after their victory over France in the final on Sunday.
The 35-year-old helped guide his country to their third World Cup with two goals in the match and by scoring the opening penalty in the tense shootout after the match ended 3-3 at the end of extra time.
Messi, by lifting the World Cup with his nation, cemented his status as the greatest of all time in the eyes of dozens of current players, former players and pundits.
Messi’s dog is a Dogue de Bordeaux named ‘Hulk’. The Argentine star bought it in 2016
The Argentine star first bought the Hulk, also known as Señor Hulk, in 2016. In January of that year, Messi posted on Instagram to welcome the ‘new member of the family’.
Images of Messi kicking around a ball with his dog went viral on social media with fans commenting on the large size of the French Mastiff. Dogue de Bordeaux dogs can weigh up to 50 kilograms.
In the clip, Messi plays with the ball over the dog’s head in his garden, in turn giving an idea of the scale of the animal.
Messi and his partner, Antonela Rocuzzo, have often shared images of themselves with their canine friend on Instagram.
They took him with them to Paris after Messi made the shocking move from Barcelona to PSG in August 2021.
Messi and his team gave their four-legged friend an equally joyous reception as thousands of fans gathered near the Buenos Aires airport to welcome their heroes home.
The world champions will take part in a ceremony at the famous Obelisk monument later on Tuesday.
Messi, 35, played a key role in guiding Argentina to its third world crown