Argentine star and Barcelona captain Lionel Messi expressed his admiration for the football skills of an eight-year-old Argentine girl. According to the Spanish newspaper "Marca," Messi thanked the girl after she posted a video showcasing her football skills and dedicated it to him. The girl, named Filistas Flores, shared a video of her impressive ball control and dedicated the clip to her idol, Lionel Messi. The video received widespread acclaim on her Instagram account. Messi promptly responded, thanking her for the tribute, stating he watched the video, enjoyed it, and called her a "genius."