The Argentinian superstar shared a huge collection of his jerseys. Among them are many famous players, friends, and his opponents on the field. However, after careful observation, fans can ask 5 questions.
1. Why are Messi’s shirts hung upside down?
Observant people will notice the difference in Lionel Messi’s shirts. Specifically, right in the middle row, there are two Barcelona jerseys of this star hanging upside down, while two Argentina jerseys are turned to the front. So why is there a difference?
The reason for this intentionality is very clear. Because Messi is the representative player of the Adidas brand. And this picture is also part of the company’s promotional strategy, or something like that. That’s why this fashion company decided not to let the Nike logo (on the front of Barca’s shirt) appear. As for the Argentina national team’s uniform with the 3-stripe logo, it will of course be given priority. Similar things often appear in the long-term competition between the two giants of world sports.
2. Where did Messi get Pavel Nedved’s shirt?
The jersey of the famous Czech Republic player appeared in a quite solemn position, on the glass roof of the room. Besides, there are shirts from Deco, Cesc Fabregas and Thierry Henry. However, you may be surprised to know that these two players, separated by a decade and a half, have never met in an official match.
However, that shirt is Nedved’s. And Messi owned it right after the friendly match between Barcelona and Juventus, called the Joan Gamper Cup in 2005. At that time, Leo was just a young player while his senior had won the Golden Ball 2 years before.
3. Where are Xavi, Iniesta, Ronaldinho? Zidane once refused to give Messi a shirt?
Looking at this collection with so many names, people wonder why the men who once led Messi at Barca do not appear. And in a recent interview, the striker gave an explanation:
“I don’t ask for someone else’s shirt, unless it’s an Argentinian player. If someone asks to exchange shirts with me, I will agree. Otherwise, I don’t actively exchange. Well, there was one time.” only, I asked Zidane for it.”
And we still don’t see Zidane’s shirt in this collection. Surely the famous French player at that time refused Messi’s offer.
Another detail is that teammates like Zlatan Ibrahimovic or Gonzalo Higuian are also not present in Messi’s collection room.
4. No Cristiano Ronaldo
Messi and Ronaldo are two players who are considered gifts that God has given to football. Together, the two rewrote soccer history, and motivated the other to break all their own limits. The relationship between M10 and CR7 is not actually hostile like the words the press often use to talk about this couple. Even on a professional level, Messi and Ronaldo have repeatedly appeared friendly, like friends. However, both have never admitted that they are ‘below’ the other. And like Messi said about not proactively changing shirts, Ronaldo also never said a word to his opponent.
5. Who is Pablo Aimar?
In the middle of Messi’s two shirts is a number 8 named Aimar. This is a name that is quite unfamiliar to many fans, along with a series of other famous players. However, for those who have followed Leo for a long time, this is the compatriot senior he idolized when he was young. Aimar is 37 years old, playing football in his hometown for River Plate Club. For an emotional person like Messi, it is not difficult to understand that the name Aimar is still in his mind.
