Lionel Messi makes comments ahead of the World Cup final, saying Argentina “will give it our all” when they face Spain. The remarks come during a high-profile appearance at Fanatics Fest in New York, a multi-day sports event that features celebrity appearances, autograph sessions, and public events for major athletes. According to multiple reports, Messi speaks at a news conference that includes other prominent sports figures on stage, including Tom Brady, Novak Djokovic and Kevin Durant. The outlets note that the event is part of the lead-up to Sunday’s match in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and is expected to be Messi’s last public appearance before the final. The coverage emphasizes both the timing of Messi’s comments and the context of the event, highlighting the presence of widely recognized athletes and the attention Messi draws even from other sports superstars. All reports focus on the same message from Messi—commitment and effort for the final—while providing a shared description of Fanatics Fest as the setting for his pre-match statements.