The clips were first shared by popular Instagram page Pubity, which introduced the elderly fan to its millions of followers. In the caption, Pubity wrote: “At 100 years old, @rosssmith’s grandma Pauline Kana is still traveling the world to support her favorite player, Lionel Messi. After becoming a fan favorite at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, she was also spotted cheering for Messi and Argentina during their latest World Cup match in 2026, proving her passion for the game hasn’t slowed down one bit. Known as ‘Gangster Granny,’ Pauline has built a reputation for living life to the fullest. From following Messi across continents to setting a Guinness World Record as the oldest person to crowd surf, she continues to show that age is just a number.”
