Lionel Messi reappeared in Funes: he apologized to the fans and thanked them for the demonstrations of affection

After achieving the title of champion at the World Cup in Qatar 2022, players who have accomplished the feat continue to be recognized across the country. One of the few who had not yet received anything, beyond the massive show of affection upon arrival at Ezeiza and the truncated tour of the City of Buenos Aires, was Captain Lionel Messi. But this Monday he was declared an illustrious citizen of Funes, the city of Santa Fe where he built his home and enjoys a few days of rest before moving on to PSG in France.

The mayor of Funes rolvider santacrocehe approached the house that the ‘Pulce’ has in a countryside area of ​​the area and gave him the mention. “He chose Argentina to play and he chose Funes to live. He made all Argentines happy. Thank you very much”it was the way Santacroce expressed himself, who participated with his sons, who bore Messi’s signature on their shirts.

The captain and figure of Argentina at the World Cup recorded a video in which he thanked for the gesture: “I wanted to send a greeting to all the people of Funes, of Rosario in general. Thank you for the affection you always have, especially in this moment since I arrived from the World Cup”were the first words of 10.

True to his style, and with humility on the surface, he apologized for how difficult it is to be around people. “Ask forgiveness from them too, because sometimes it is difficult to take care of all of them. We are only a few days away, we are with family, with friends and sometimes it’s complicated, but thank you for all the love you always have. I wish you a good end of the year and all the best for the coming year. A big hug to everybody”he concluded.

When will Messi play for PSG again?

Rosario’s man will return to play for Paris Saint-Germain on 11 Januarywhen his team faces Angers for the eighteenth round of Ligue 1 in France, which will officially resume activity this Wednesday after the World Cup in Qatar.

Messi, for now, continues on vacation in Rosario, where he spends the end-of-year celebrations, and in the Parisian institution await his effective reinstatement in the squad from 3 January, after the duel against Lens.