Lionel Messi is undoubtedly one of the greatest players of all time. The striker has been enduring one of the best moments of his career. He is currently enjoying the spectrum of success as he lifted the FIFA World Cup.
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The Argentine had endured a series of failures with his country. However, the 35-year-old finally clinched his hands on the prestigious trophy. Since then, he has been getting a lot of attention as he helped his beloved country win the tournament.
Moreover, fans can’t get over his prowess and are hailing the legendary player for his significant achievement. Not only fans, but his own teammates and his country’s noblemen can’t stop simping for their star player. Messi has already received a lot of honors from his country, but it seems he is set for another tribute.
Argentine teammate tributes Lionel Messi
In his soccer career, Messi has received a lot of honors and tributes, both for club and country. However, it seems that La Pulga has once again been acknowledged by his teammate in Argentina following his World Cup heroics.
La Albiceleste defender Nicolas Otamendi recently shared a video where he showcases a new tattoo that honors Messi. The tattoo depicts his skipper, Messi, glaring at the World Cup trophy. Besides this, he also got another tattoo just behind it, where the former Barcelona man is doing his signature celebration of looking up at the sky.
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Aside from this, he also inked the date of the World Cup final and all three trophies Otamendi has won with Messi. The tattoo is on the right-hand side of his stomach, and it is quite large. Otamendi already has his whole body covered with tattoos, and he has added this as the latest one to them.
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Indeed, it is a brilliant gesture from Otamendi, who has hailed his skipper in the best possible way. Messi would be excited to see a tattoo of his own and might get emotional, too. Nevertheless, we can’t wait to see the reaction to the No. 10.
Messi continues shining for his country
While the whole nation can’t get over the World Cup celebrations, Messi is still giving his country a reason to celebrate. The skipper again led his side to back-to-back victories during the international friendlies.
FT: Argentina 7-0 Curacao.
A hattrick by Lionel Messi and goals by Enzo Fernandez, Nico Gonzalez, Angel di Maria & Montiel! 🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/c6cP0Gv5AY
— 𝐀𝐅𝐂 𝐀𝐉𝐀𝐗 💎 (@TheEuropeanLad) March 29, 2023
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Lionel Scaloni’s side won both matches against Panama and Curacao. The first win was an easy 2-0 as Messi netted a brilliant free-kick. The goal also marked a historic one, as it was his 800th career goal.
Then, against Curacao, the team trashed the away side with a score of 7-0. Messi was once again the star of the show as he clinched a first-half hat trick against the visitors. Moreover, goals from Nicolas Gonzalez, Enzo Fernandez, Angel Di Maria, and Montiel were icing on the cake.
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Indeed, Argentina’s fairytale run continues as Messi’s international fortunes seem to have turned miraculously. Nevertheless, what are your thoughts on Otamendi’s tattoo? Let us know in the comments.