Soccer fans are left awestruck every time Lionel Messi steps onto the pitch and produces magic. The Argentine icon’s popularity is rarely matched by anyone except Cristiano Ronaldo. Millions of fans crave an opportunity to meet the 7x Ballon d’Or star or click a picture with him. However, despite meeting Messi on multiple occasions, Sergio Aguero’s son still has his heart in his mouth while meeting Lionel Messi.
Lionel Messi graced the pitches of Rosario yesterday as he played in his former teammate Maxi Rodriguez’s testimonial match. Messi was serenaded by the 42,000-odd crowd as he stepped onto the pitch on the day he turned 36. Several former and present Argentine soccer stars had also gathered to take part in the testimonial match.
Benjamin Aguero: “Messi is my father’s best friend, but when I greet him I am one more fan, my hands are shaking when I greet him.”
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Among them, Sergio Aguero’s son Benjamin Aguero was also present. Speaking to Sports Center, Benjamin said, “Messi is my father’s best friend, but when I greet him I am one more fan, my hands are shaking when I greet him.” The 14-year-old, who has soccer running deep in his veins, has followed in his father’s footsteps. Benjamin recently made his debut for the Argentine club Tigres in a 2-0 defeat against his father’s former club, Independiente.
Lionel Messi’s relationship with Sergio Aguero
Lionel Messi shares a close relationship with the former Manchester City star Sergio Aguero. The duo met for the first time at the U-20 national team training camp. Since then, the pair had been roommates during every international tournament until Aguero had to retire last year. However, his retirement didn’t stop Aguero from celebrating with Messi when Argentina lifted the World Cup in Qatar last year.
Sergio Aguero streaming GTA and casually calling Messi.
Messi: It’s the first birthday that we’re not together.
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Sergio Aguero and Lionel Messi also got together on call in a live stream hosted by Aguero during the COVID-19 lockdown period. During the call, Messi recalled how he and Aguero were always together on their respective birthdays because of national team duty. Messi also paid a beautiful tribute to Aguero on his retirement, expressing how hurt he was to see him retire.
Lionel Messi scored a hat trick in Maxi Rodriguez’s testimonial match
Lionel Messi made the fans leap out of their seats as he scored a hat trick in Maxi Rodriguez’s testimonial match. In a match that was played between a modified Argentina national team and Newell’s Old Boys. Messi, who was playing for the Albicelestes, scored a stunning first-half hat trick. While his first goal came from a wonderful free kick, he scored his second with a delicate yet cheeky chip over the goalkeeper.
Messi scored his third goal from a lofted Leandro Parades before slotting the ball past the goalkeeper. After the match, Messi said, “It had been a long time since I had spent a birthday in Rosario, with my family and my friends. It is always special to be in Rosario.” The jam-packed stadium also sang ‘Happy Birthday’ to the 2022 World Cup hero, who turned 36 yesterday.