Argentina’s National Soccer Team is currently trying to win their second consecutive Copa America at the Hard Rock Stadium against Colombia’s National Soccer Team.
Lionel Messi leads Argentina not only on the field but also off the field and in the locker room. Honoring his title of captain, star, and veteran, Lio showed off by giving a gift to his teammates before the match against the Cafeteros.
Lionel Messi shows off with gift to Argentina players at Copa America
Lionel Messi has made a great gesture for his teammates in the Argentina National Team. The Major League Soccer (MLS) Inter Miami star gave a gift to the players before they played the Final of the Copa America 2024 against Colombia.
The gift was boasted by the players themselves and their families on social media and this great gesture caused fans to praise Lio.
What did Messi give Argentina’s players before the Copa America Final?
Roberto Garnacho, Alejandro Garnacho’s brother showed an image showing the gift Messi gave to his teammates. According to the picture, it was a pair of Beats headphones with the Argentinian Football Federation logo, while the national team’s shield had the three stars of the titles they have won, including the Qatar 2022 World Cup.
This is what the Manchester United player’s brother wrote on his X account “Messi gave away 23 units to the players, and one is mine. I can officially say that I received a gift from Leo”
Back in 2023, Lionel Messi presented 35 gold-plated iPhone 14 devices to each player, the technical staff, and the national team’s staff during the Qatar World Cup, and when he joined Miami FC, he also gave personalized headphones to everyone on the team.
How Lionel Messi fared at Copa America 2024
Lionel Messi managed to score a goal in the Copa America leading up to the 2024 Final. Although he has not had his highest scoring quota, the veteran continues to generate expectations around his performance against Colombia.