the thrill of Lionel Messi it does not have an 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 the 10 received a tremendous gift from the AFA and the Argentine clubs. It is that it was decided to name the Ezeiza training complex after him. And the decision was made official at a special event…
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It was on the morning of this Saturday, in the place in question. There, presidents, captains, players of all the First Division and Promotion clubs met, plus runners-up in the 2014 World Cup. guests at the request of Messi himself.
The plaque that presides over the Ezeiza property from today
Everything to discover a foundational stone with a plaque with this legend: “Lionel Andrés Messi Ezeiza Sports Housing Complex. Name instituted by the Honorable Executive Committee of the AFA to the admirable Symbol and Prodigy of the Argentine National Team. Claudio F. Tapia – President”.
From Grondona to Messi
This is a special distinction. The complex until now had the name of Julio Grondona, the historic president of the AFA who died in 2014. But there were always debates about what it should be called. And even surveys.
After the death of Maradona, there were multiple voices that asked 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, be renamed Diego Armando Maradona.
The sports complex that now bears the name of Messi it contains a much stronger meaning than the AFA offices named Maradona. It is another nod to Argentine soccer for Leo. A huge detail. A different gift to all.
Messi’s emotional speech
For something Messi, when taking 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 entered, I felt a very special energy. This place is something sensational. Even in the worst moments, when I’ve had very bad moments, it was going in and forgetting everything. Arrive and feel happiness for being in this place and I still feel it. For this reason, today I feel very happy that, after so long, this is going to bear my name. I believe that the tributes have to be made in life and this is a very special recognition for what this property means. That it bears my name is something very nice”.
After, of course, everyone wanted to have their photo with Messi. A revolution broke out. The most important thing had already passed, the moment, the tribute that puts Leo one step above Diego.
