Following Argentina’s victory over Algeria, several Bangladeshi celebrities from the entertainment industry expressed their reactions on social media, turning timelines into a space of celebration and admiration for Lionel Messi’s performance.
Pori Moni, a known supporter of Argentina and Lionel Messi, shared multiple posts during the match. She expressed delight after Messi’s hat-trick and posted images of her son, Shahim Muhammad Punya, watching the game in an Argentina jersey. She captioned one post: “My little Messi. Masha Allah.”
Zayed Khan, who is based in the US, also joined the celebrations wearing an Argentina jersey. After the match, he wrote, “Congratulations Argentina. I have loved football since the time of Maradona. I love Argentina. Extraordinary Lionel Messi.”
Mehazabien Chowdhury posted ahead of the match, writing: “Alarm set for 7 am.” Following the result, she shared a brief message: “Okay goodnight 🇦🇷♥️,” reflecting a relaxed response after the game.
Actor Chanchal Chowdhury also paid tribute to Messi by posting an image of the Argentine captain with the caption, “One and only Messi ❤️❤️❤️.”
Tanzika Amin offered a more reflective note despite the victory, highlighting the absence of retired Argentine midfielder Ángel Di María.
She wrote, “One thing is missing. Angel Di María 🩵 Gracias Di María. Legends never leave the hearts of the fans. Vamos 🇦🇷”.
The online reactions once again underscored the strong emotional connection between Bangladeshi audiences and Argentina’s football journey, with social media serving as a shared space for celebration, nostalgia and fan identity.
