Lionel Messi don present im Argentina teammates with personalised gifts after dia 2026 World Cup campaign. The generous gesture bin come to light through Kelci-Rose Bowers, wey be girlfriend of Tottenham Hotspur defender Marcos Senesi. She show the whole tin for social media, na beautiful golden mate set wey the captain give to the squad.
According to Bowers, every member of Lionel Scaloni squad collect a personalized mate collection from Messi during the tournament. Mate na tradition drink for Argentina camp, and the captain choose to give something wey connect with team culture. The package include custom bag wey carry each player name, gold-colored Stanley flask, bombilla straw, herbs, and cup for prepare the drink.
Bowers open Senesi gift for video, show bag wey be caramel color with Argentina badge and World Cup logo. Inside, she see Stanley flask wey get Messi logo, separate cup, bombilla, and herbs. The defender don give her the gift to keep safe after campaign finish. For her words, “Marcos give me am to keep safe and take back to Miami.” She call am “pretty cool gift” and express happiness say she get am.
Mate no be ordinary drink for Argentina camp. Players dey always carry dia sets go training, hotel, and stadium. The sharing and preparation don become part of daily routine, and Messi gift go beyond money value. Instead of expensive items, the captain pick something wey show the bond and tradition wey help Argentina succeed under Scaloni.
This na not first time Messi show appreciation. After 2022 World Cup win for Qatar, he reportedly order 35 personalized gold iPhones for players and staff, with the collection cost over $200,000. Senesi, wey join Argentina 2026 squad late after Leonardo Balerdi injury, make im World Cup debut for 3-1 group win against Jordan and also feature for knockout rounds.
Argentina reach final for New Jersey on July 19, but lose 1-0 to Spain after extra time. Ferran Torres score the goal wey end Argentina dream to become first nation since Brazil 1962 to retain World Cup. Messi no score or assist for the final, stopping im run of 11 straight World Cup games with goal contribution. Still, the 39-year-old finish with eight goals and four assists across eight matches.
The gift now be reminder of a campaign wey bring Argentina close to another historic triumph. Even though the trophy stay for Spain, Messi gesture show the unity wey carry the defending champions back to football biggest stage.
