Messi gifts Argentina teammates commemorative presents after 2026 World Cup
Lionel Messi honored Argentina’s squad with special gifts after their 2026 World Cup final defeat to Spain.
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AIArgentina captain Lionel Messi honored his teammates with commemorative gifts following the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain after extra time in the final.
Messi presented each player with a special memento in recognition of their efforts throughout the tournament. While the Argentine players did not reveal details of the gifts, English footballer Kelsey Rose Powers, partner of defender Marcos Senesi, shared insights in a video on TikTok.
Details of the commemorative gifts
- Luxury backpack: Brown with sky blue accents, personalized with each player's name and featuring the Argentine Football Association and World Cup logos.
- Mate drink set: A complete traditional mate set, including a gourd, a bag of yerba leaves, and a metal bombilla straw with a built-in filter.
- Thermal bottle: A gold Stanley flask bearing Lionel Messi’s personal brand logo.
Powers explained that these gifts reflect the Argentine squad’s culture and traditions, especially their strong connection to drinking mate during tournaments.