Newell's Old Boys honors Lionel Messi with a new stand

🔴⚫️ Newell's Old Boys have named their new stand after Lionel Messi! 😍 pic.x.com/GWduJ2sNzn

"According to the information I have, it's very likely that Messi will be at Newell's at the beginning of next year. There's a Newell's idol who played with him for Argentina who is talking to him about coming." - Adrian Taffarel, ex-Newell's manager (via @ZappingSportRos) pic.x.com/BQxNOexc0X

Footage of a 9-year-old Lionel Messi doing kick-ups on the El Coloso pitch. The crowd chants "Marado, Marado", already comparing him to Maradona. Messi's "Machine of 87" team had won the 1996 Copa de la Amistad in Peru & were presented to the fans. (📽️ Matías Sauro YouTube) pic.x.com/2MYAwoRvhl

More than 20 years of magic. Another year of Messi. Lionel Andrés Messi turns 38 today. 🎂✨ #FIFACWC | #FIFAWorldCup pic.x.com/6LkMZUAWl0