Messi was touched by the enormous gift of Argentine football

the thrill of Lionel Messi it has no end. Live unforgettable days in Argentine soccer. The moving reunion match with the fans at the Monumental stadium is over. But there is more. Now 10 have received a huge gift from the AFA and the Argentine clubs. It was decided to name the Ezeiza training complex after him. And the decision was made official at a special event…

On this Saturday morning, in the area in question. There, the presidents, captains, players of all the First Division and Promotion clubs met, along with the runners-up of the 2014 World Cup. guests at the request of Messi himself.

All to discover a foundation stone with a plaque with this legend: “Lionel Andrés Messi Ezeiza Sports Housing Complex. Name initiated by the Honorable Executive Committee of AFA to the wonderful Symbol and Prodigy of the Argentina National Team. Claudio F. Tapia – President”.

From Grondona to Messi

This is a special distinction. The complex to this day has the name of Julio Grondona, the historic AFA president who died in 2014. But there have always been debates about what it should be called. And even surveys.

After the death of Maradona, there were many voices who requested that this site be named after Diego. Finally, it was determined that the institutional building of the AFA, located in the center of Buenos Aires, will be renamed Diego Armando Maradona.

The sports complex now named Messi it contains a stronger meaning than the AFA offices named after Maradona. It’s another nod to Argentine soccer for Leo. A big detail. A different gift for everyone.

Messi’s emotional speech

For one thing Messi, when sitting on the floor, was moved: “This is very exciting for me. I have been coming to this property for almost 20 years and, from the first day I walked in, I felt a very special energy. This place is unique. Even in the worst moments, when I have really bad moments, it comes in and forgets everything. Come and feel happiness in this place and I still feel it. For this reason, today I feel very happy that, after a long time, it will bear my name. I believe tributes need to be made in life and this is a very special recognition of what this property means. What it bears in my name is something very beautiful”.

Then, of course, everyone wants to have their photo with Messi. A revolution broke out. The most important thing has passed, the moment, that tribute putting Leo a step above Diego.