Inter Miami striker Lionel Messi poses with an Argentina shirt in reference to the story of Diego Maradona.

The relationship between Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona has not faded but is always dyed blue and white forever. Argentina’s two recent World Cup-winning captains at Mexico 86 and Qatar 2022, two of the best players football has produced in history, have just made a new connection.

That is how Messi paid tribute to his former Argentina team-mate, which is reflected in the story posted on Instagram. Specifically, La Pulga posed with La Albiceleste’s reserve shirt for the 1994 World Cup. It was no coincidence because the blue shirt with dark details was used by the team against Greece. in the opening match that year.

Messi modeled with Argentina shirt at World Cup 1994

The match ended 4-0, with Gabriel Batistuta scoring a hat-trick and Maradona scoring the other after a series of delicate touches and finishes, leading to a passionate celebration in front of the camera.

The conquest on June 21 of that year was the last time Maradona played for Argentina in a World Cup. Then “Golden Boy” played against Nigeria, got doping fate and was eliminated from the tournament and decided the fate of the team.

During the presentation before the match between Inter Miami and Orlando City in the 1/8 round of the Leagues Cup, Messi surprised when modeling with this outfit.

Messi wears Argentina shirt as a way of paying respect to Messi

The image of Messi with the Argentina shirt created a wave of nostalgia for fans and asked to buy it. It is speculated that, later this year, Adidas will release a copy of this outfit.

That World Cup took place in the US, where Messi has been living with his family since joining Inter Miami. In 2026, the tournament will take place here, with Argentina participating as the defending champions.