Mirtha Legrand laughs at memes, reveals call from Messi's mother

Mirtha Legrand revealed an emotional phone call with Lionel Messi's mother, Celia, after Argentina's dramatic win over Egypt in the World Cup round of 16. The conversation, during which both women cried, occurred moments after the final whistle. "I cried from emotion. And then my phone rang. Do you know who it was? Messi's mom," Legrand shared on her show Source: clarin.

Memes and laughs

Legrand also addressed viral memes that compared her to Cleopatra and showed her boxing with Tutankhamun after Argentina's victory. "They compared me to Cleopatra. I couldn't get over my amazement. It's great, we defeated Tutankhamun," she joked Source: lavozar. She even recreated a meme's punch gesture on air Source: lavozar.

World Cup look and 'forbidden' phrase

For her Saturday night show, which aired earlier due to Argentina's quarterfinal against Switzerland, Legrand wore a celeste dress with crystals as a tribute to the national team Source: infobae 1. On social media, she posted a photo with her characteristic "forbidden phrase" — "¡Vamos Argentina! Caraj..., mier..." — to rally support Source: infobae 2.

What's next

Legrand's show continues with guests Juan Gil Navarro, Marta González, Gabriela Sari, and cardiologist Mario Maurice. Switzerland match coverage shifted her program to an earlier slot Source: infobae 1.