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Messi's Surprise Haircut Stirs Excitement Before Angola Match

Summary

  • Messi visits Camp Nou, his former home stadium
  • Messi gets a new 'Low taper fade' haircut before Africa trip
  • Messi to face Angola, then return to US for MLS playoffs
Messi's Surprise Haircut Stirs Excitement Before Angola Match

On November 13, 2025, Lionel Messi, the captain of the Argentine national team, is preparing to face the Angola national team in Luanda, Africa, as part of the Albiceleste's final match of the year and their preparation for the 2026 World Cup, where they will defend their title after winning the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Prior to his trip to Africa, Messi took the opportunity to visit the Camp Nou, the stadium that was his home for much of his illustrious career. This visit has sparked speculation among his fans. Additionally, Messi has made a change to his appearance, getting a new 'Low taper fade' haircut, which his barber, Daniel Alejandro Albornoz, shared on social media.

After the Angola match on November 14, Messi will quickly have to return to the United States to join his Inter Miami teammates for the MLS Eastern Conference semi-finals against FC Cincinnati on November 23. This series is a single-game elimination, and the winner will advance to the conference final.

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Lionel Messi has gotten a 'Low taper fade' haircut, which is a gradient cut in the nape and sideburns area that fades from bottom to top, while retaining the traditional side parting on top.
Lionel Messi, the captain of the Argentine national team, visited Camp Nou, the stadium that was his home for much of his career, sparking speculation among his fans.
After facing Angola on November 14, Messi will quickly return to the United States to play in the MLS Eastern Conference semi-finals with his team, Inter Miami, on November 23.

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