Lionel Messi poses in front of World Cup mural on return to Argentina
Lionel Messi is back in Argentina and took the time to pose in front of a mural celebrating the 2022 World Cup triumph. The 36-year-old flew back to Buenos Aires for the Albiceleste’s upcoming international fixtures. On arrival Messi was photographed in front of a giant painting depicting himself lifting the famous trophy last December. Messi posted the picture on Instagram, along with the caption ‘ Feliz de volver siempre ’, or ‘ Always happy to be back ’. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Leo Messi (@leomessi) Lionel Messi flew to Argentina after featuring in the Noche d’Or game between Inter Miami and New York City FC . The two teams did not make it to the playoffs so instead played a friendly match to celebrate Messi’s historic eighth Ballon d’Or triumph. Messi and Argentina schedule for international break After their World Cup triumph in Qatar Argentina enjoyed a nation-wide celebration , but the team are now back in action to qualify for the n...