Lionel Messi News: Messi given new Nickname
Led by Lionel Messi, Argentine recently defeated Honduras comfortably 3-0 at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
The 35-year-old forward showcased his unparalleled vision once again, when just after receiving a ball, he sent a perfect lob towards Papu Gomez whose cut-back was converted by Lautaro Martinez.
Soon after that, Messi doubled the lead for Argentina after scoring from the spot. The Paris Saint-Germain forward then scored the goal with a superb chip. Messi then came close to completing his hat trick but his atrocious side volley went wide off the target.
A new nickname of Argentine superstar Lionel Messi has been revealed on social media after Argentina’s recent victory over Honduras.
In reply to that, his countryman Rodrigo De Paul commented, “How the weasel bites.”
Minutes later, his other teammate, Papu Rodriguez put a comment, “The weasel is crazy!”
From here, Messi’s new nickname, Weasel got famous and people started to become curious. Many questions were raised regarding who nicknamed Messi Weasel and why he got this new nickname.
Finally, Spanish outlet Marca reported that the new nickname of Messi was given by his teammates. Rumours suggest that it’s his Argentina players with whom he plays in PSG, who gave him this nickname.
The reason however has been kept secret till now. But rumours suggest that the nickname signifies a body part, which is not of normal size.
The La Albiceleste is one of the most in-form teams in the world. They will face Jamaica in their next match.
Under Lionel Scaloni, they won their first silverware in 28 long years when they lifted the Copa America last year. Since then they have been already termed as one of the favourites for the upcoming world cup.
Led by none other than Lionel Messi, Argentina is currently unbeaten in the last 34 matches. Messi himself is also in great form.
The Argentina captain started the season brilliantly. He has already scored eight goals and racked up eight assists so far.
He will now hope to carry this form in the upcoming world cup before the last dance on the biggest stage of football.
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