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Lionel Messi reacts to Argentina training camp being renamed after him

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.

Lionel Messi reacts to Argentina training camp being 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”

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.”

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