This week began Messi Cup in Miami and it has already generated great repercussions. The youth tournament faces several important teams from around the world, including River and Newell’s from Argentina. This Thursday there was a particular exchange between Lionel Messi and a youth from the Millionaire.
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After River’s 5-1 victory over Inter Milan, Messi entered the field to greet the footballers and one of them gave him a t-shirt. The Argentine star accepted it, hugged the youth and they took a photo to remember.
Lionel Messi with the shirt that a River youth gave him. (Photo: ESPN Capture)
After a round of photos, the captain of the Argentine National Team sat on a bench along with close friends, spread the shirt to show it and put it away. He was also seen folding another River jacket and this detail did not go unnoticed.
This gesture went viral and River fans went crazy on social media. Among the most repeated comments was the theory of the Argentine star’s sympathy for the Millionaire, despite the fact that he reaffirmed many times that he is a Newell’s fan.
Lionel Messi presented his first tournament in Miami
This week, Leo presented his first youth tournament called “Messi Cup” which brings together clubs from all over the world in the Under 16 category. Among them are Inter Miami itself, Inter Milan, Manchester City, Chelsea, FC Barcelona, Atlético de Madrid, River and Newell’s.
On the first day, when the Argentine star came out to welcome the participating teams, He was surprised by the boys from the Rosario team singing: “I am from Newell’s, I am from Newell’s”, to which Messi responded with smiles after security tried to end this display of euphoria.
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