Messi, who was likely playing in his last World Cup in his illustrious career, presented a personal gift to each of the 25 players on Argentina's roster for the tournament, as a token of his gratitude for their commitment throughout the competition.
Marcos Senesi’s partner revealed some of the gifts the Argentine defender received, including a backpack in the national team’s colors, a Stanley water bottle, and a complete set for preparing mate, a popular drink in South America.
This gesture embodies Messi’s leadership role and his unwavering commitment to fostering strong relationships within the Argentine national team’s dressing room, which had been dreaming of winning the World Cup title for the fourth time in its history, after the 1978, 1986 and 2022 editions.
It is worth noting that the Argentine national team lost to their Spanish counterparts by a score of 1-0, after resorting to extra time, in the final match of the 2026 World Cup, which was held at the MetLife Stadium in New York, USA, last Sunday.
