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Lionel Messi reacts to Argentina training camp being renamed after him

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1 year ago

March 26, 2023

PSG star, Lionel Messi, has been immortalized in his home country Argentina, as a training camp for the national football team has been renamed after him.

Head of the Argentine Football Association, Chiqui Tapia, made the announcement on Saturday, March 25.

He tweeted;

“We lived a historic day in our Casa de Ezeiza, which from today will be renamed Lionel Andrés Messi, in homage to the best player in the world. I want to thank all the managers, players and employees of @afa for having been with us, once again”

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Shortly after the announcement was made, Messi took to Instagram to express his delight. He wrote;

“This recognition is one of the most beautiful I have ever received. A great honour, thank you very much.”