“It Would Be a Nice Tribute” – Argentine Star Wants to Name His Daughter After Lionel Messi and Wife Antonela Roccuzzo

The name Lionel Messi doesn’t need an introduction. His name resonates among soccer fans across the globe. He has become synonymous with excellence and unparalleled talent in the world of football. His influence transcends borders and continues to captivate fans around the world.

Messi’s impact is astronomical, especially among budding talents. Kids around the world consider him as the greatest idol of the sport. They even jokingly keep their nickname as his name. However, it seems one soccer player seems to have become quite influenced as he wants to name his daughter after Messi and his wife Antonela Roccuzzo.

Argentine Star wants to pay tribute to Lionel Messi

The whole soccer world has paid tribute to Lionel Messi in many different ways. While many have immortalized him through various tattoos, In some instances, individuals even go as far as naming their kids after him. This type of tribute has been recently exemplified by an Argentinian player Germán Cano.

In a recent interview, the Fluminense striker said his next daughter will be named after both Messi and her wife Antonela Roccuzzo. “I want to name my daughter Lionela. ‘Lio’ by Messi and ‘Nela’ by Antonela Roccuzzo. It would be a nice tribute,” he said. The striker says Messi has quite an impact on him, who has achieved a lot for Argentina and made the whole country proud.

Hence, this way, the Brazilian Série A star will be able to pay such a tribute to the former Barcelona name. Moreover, he came up with a quite unique name. In fact, if both Messi and Roccuzzo had a daughter or may ever have one, then Lionela can now be an option.

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As for the tribute, it is quite a special commendation that Cano has given to the 35-year-old. Speaking of tributes, another Argentinian player recently hailed the La Pulga in a special way.

Got a heartwarming tribute from an Argentinian teammate

Messi’s national teammate and friend Nicolas Otamendi, recently paid tribute to Messi through a new tattoo. The defender got inked in order to acknowledge his World Cup heroics. The tattoo showcases Messi’s intense gaze at the World Cup trophy, along with his signature celebration of looking up at the sky.

Otamendi also included the date of the World Cup final and the three trophies he has won with Messi. The tattoo is located on the right side of his stomach and is quite big. Indeed, it was a significant and heartfelt gesture from Otamendi as he showcased his admiration and respect for his captain.

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What are your thoughts on Otamendi’s gesture? Also, let us know your thoughts on the name ‘Lionela.’