2026 World Cup: Rimedio Masterfully Shuts Down Adani—Social Media Goes Wild

Daniele Adani returns to commentate on Argentina and Lionel Messi for the first time since the 2026 World Cup, and social media goes wild. The RAI commentator joined Alberto Rimedio in providing play-by-play coverage of the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 match between the Albiceleste and Cape Verde, which ended 3-2 in favor of the South Americans.

When Lionel Messi scored the opening goal, the former player let his joy show, shouting: “What was the cooling break for? To hydrate number ten! Vozinha can now say he, too, has conceded a goal to the greatest player soccer has ever given us! Once again, with a touch into open space, outpacing every opponent, defender, and challenger! The quality of the greatest striker in counter-movement, taming this sweet ball—an alfajor—and slotting it under the crossbar!”

Adani’s shouts were counterbalanced by the reserved Rimedio, who silenced his technical partner with this remark: “And since any other words would be superfluous, let’s just enjoy the replay in silence.”

“Rimedio’s jabs at Adani are the real technical highlight of this match,” “I get the feeling Rimedio doesn’t have much love for #Adani,” “Adani has totally lost it. Rimedio is embarrassed,” “Rimedio, completely fed up with Lele Adani, is trying to give us 10 seconds of respite,” “There’s Rimedio, who wants to strangle Adani, and I’ve never empathized with someone as much as I do right now”—there are dozens of comments on social media.