Lionel Messi’s Boyhood Club on the Stage of ‘Election’ To Immortalize His Name at Their Stadium’s New Grandstand: Reports

Lionel Messi, the Argentine superstar, is regarded as one of the best players to have ever played the game. With a never-ending list of records and achievements, his legacy speaks for itself. He has a record 43 titles and seven Ballon d’Or awards to his name. Furthermore, Messi also led Argentina to the World Cup glory in 2022 and has become a national hero in his homeland.

His name is now a household name, and he is revered by fans worldwide. However, it all began for Messi at his boyhood club, Newell’s Old Boys. The Argentine was only six years old when he joined the Rosario-based team. He played for six seasons, showcasing his immense talent and impressing the board of Barcelona, who eventually signed him on.

But Messi never forgot where he came from and remained a loyal supporter of Newell’s throughout his illustrious career. Now, the club is looking to honor Messi’s legacy and immortalize him.

Lionel Messi could be part of his boyhood stadium

Newell’s Old Boys is currently in the process of constructing a new stand at their Marcelo Bielsa stadium. The club’s president, Ignacio Astore has revealed that they are considering naming the new stand after Messi. However, the decision will not be taken unilaterally by the club’s management.

Astore stated, “It may be that the new stand bears Messi’s name, but we are going to involve the members of that election, it will be through a platform”. This indicates that the decision to name the new stand after Messi will be left up to the club’s members and the company that is building the grandstand.

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According to reports, it will take approximately 12 months for the construction to complete. If this move goes through, it will be a momentous occasion for both Messi and the club. Naming a stand at a stadium after a player is a common practice in soccer.

However, the club’s decision to do so speaks volumes about the impact that Messi has had on the sport and the club’s history. Furthermore, this move will be a fitting tribute to Messi’s contributions to the game and his boyhood club. What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments.

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