Lionel Andres Messi Officially Becomes The Name Of The Argentina National Team Training Complex

Lionel Messi's illustration (Photo: Doc. Unsplash)

JAKARTA - Lionel Andres Messi has officially become the name of the training complex for the Argentine national team (timnas).

The Argentine Football Federation Asociahci Del F19tbol Argentino (AFA) has officially changed the name of the Argentine national team (timnas) training complex, previously named Casa de Ezeiza.

The inauguration was carried out by AFA President Claudio Tapia, Saturday local time or Sunday morning WIB and apart from being attended by Lionel Messi there were also a number of professional footballers such as Angel Di Maria. "Some officials said that we were doing it late, but I don't think so, as when we introduced our house in Viamonte as Diego Armando Maradona. Today is not only the inauguration of this project, but also the sports housing complex in Ezeiza which starting today will bring the new name Lionel finish Messi," said Tapia via the official AFA website. The decision follows Messi's success in leading the Argentine national team to a third World Cup title in 2022.

In addition to the World Cup title, the Albicaleste captain also led the Tango team to win the 2021 Copa America trophy in Brazil and one gold medal in 2008 in Beijing. The owner of seven Balloon D'or titles is currently also listed as the all-time leading goalscorer for the Argentine national team with a score of 99 goals. The goal score from Paris Saint Germain (PSG) star could increase when Argentina will meet Curacao on Tuesday (28/3).