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Fernandez's 2016 Letter to Messi Revealed
2 Apr
Summary
- Enzo Fernandez wrote a heartfelt letter to Lionel Messi in 2016.
- The letter urged Messi to reconsider his international retirement.
- Fernandez feels privileged to play alongside his idol Messi.
Enzo Fernandez revealed that as a 15-year-old, he penned a heartfelt letter to Lionel Messi following Argentina's 2016 Copa America final defeat. In the open Facebook post, Fernandez implored Messi to reverse his decision to retire from international football, emphasizing the pride Argentinians felt watching him play.
Messi reversed his retirement decision less than two months later and has since enjoyed immense success with Argentina. Fernandez, now a teammate, expressed his deep admiration for Messi, calling him a role model both on and off the field and stating he feels privileged to share the locker room with the legendary player.
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