Lionel Messi should play with number 10 this Monday against OGC Nice in the Coupe de France. Since his arrival at Paris Saint-Germain, he has worn number 30.
For the very first time in his career, Lionel Messi should wear number 10 but with another jersey than that of Argentina or Barça. It will be good with the tunic of the Paris Saint Germain as part of the 8e final of the Coupe de France against OGC Nice. According to the Argentine sports daily Ole, the seven-time Ballon d’Or will repress a lawn with his favorite number. This scenario would be possible since the rules of the Coupe de France require that each holder must play with a number ranging from 1 to 11. Indeed, the players do not have their name indicated on the back of their jersey in the national cup.
Messi with number 30 since joining PSG
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It was a choice that surprised everyone when he arrived. While Neymar had offered his friend to take over number 10, the Argentinian had refused. It was finally via an exemption from the LFP that he chose the number 30, usually worn by a goalkeeper, former property of Alexandre Letellier. “Number 30 was the first number I wore when I made my debut for Barcelona. After so long, it’s like I’m starting something new.” declared the most capped player (778 games) and the top scorer (672 goals) of FC Barcelona. Will this change of number for an evening bring back the Leo Messi of the big nights?
