“The best day of my life” – Inter Miami goalkeeper inks Lionel Messi’s autograph on his arm

“The best day of my life” – Inter Miami goalkeeper inks Lionel Messi’s autograph on his arm

In preparation for an international friendly match against Honduras at the Hard Rock Stadium, which the Albiceleste won 3-0, the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner visited the MLS team’s training facility. Ranieri was a bit star-struck when he saw his great countryman, and after having him to sign his left arm, he went and permanently preserved that memory.

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Ranieri is now a player in the MLS club’s lower divisions after joining Inter Miami from Argentine team Atletico Lanus. According to TyC Sports, Ranieri approached Messi after one of Argentina’s most recent practices and asked him if he would mind signing his arm.

Ranieri also shared a picture of himself with the former Barcelona player, along with an emotional comment. The caption stated: “The best day of my life. Yesterday, I fulfilled a dream. I shared the pitch with the players I admire, with my national team. I met my idol, the best player in history, an incredible person on and off the pitch, my example to follow!”

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“The emotion of seeing you and seeing that you agreed to sign my arm is indescribable. Leo, you fulfilled a dream for me and every day I look at my arm I will remember the emotion I felt when I met you. I can’t put into words how great you are! So much sacrifice and so many things left aside, to live dreams like the one I had to live yesterday. The opportunities that this sport is giving me! Now more than ever, to continue with everything!” he added.

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Lionel Messi has found his previous ‘mojo’ playing for PSG and Argentina this season

Argentinian captain Lionel Messi
Argentinian captain Lionel Messi

On September 24, La Albiceleste travelled to Miami for a friendly international match against Honduras at the Hard Rock Stadium. Messi would score a brace as they went on to win 3-0. The PSG attacker is scheduled to make another appearance for his nation on Wednesday when they play against Jamaica in New Jersey (September 28).

In preparation for the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup, Messi has been in outstanding form.  In 11 games across all competitions for PSG this season, he has six goals and eight assists.

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