大象传媒

We think we've have found the secret to Lionel Messi's turn around in fortune.

After missing a penalty in the first game against Iceland, some questioned his greatness, but Messi came back with a goal in the crucial win over Nigeria all thanks to a little help from Argentine football reporter Rama Pantorotto, well his mum actually...

Rama who is in Kazan ahead of the match against France told Shari Vahl all about it.

Photo: Rama and Messi hug after the Nigeria game Credit: @ramapantorotto