After leading Argentina to its third World Cup victory in Qatar, Lionel Messi may soon be featured on Argentine currency.
Throughout the Qatar tournament, Messi led his nation in scoring with seven goals and providing three assists.
The superstar of PSG was also their star player in the championship game, scoring twice as Argentina defeated France 4-2 on penalties in one of the greatest World Cup matches ever.
After the final, Messi, who is 35 years old, deservedly won the coveted Golden Ball award. This made him the first player in history to win Player of the Tournament at two World Cups. However, the praise for Messi's accomplishments does not seem to be stopping now that he is back in his native Rosario.
Per El Cronista claims that a proposal to feature Messi's face on the 1,000-Peso bill (approximately) is being considered by the Argentina Central Bank. £4.75), which would be a nod to his famous number 10 shirt. According to the report, the idea was initially pitched as a joke. However, the suggestion was well received by bank directors Lisandro Cleri and Eduardo Hecker, who are both avid football fans.
Heckler even stated that a Messi banknote would "wake the collecting spirit of Argentines."
When Argentina won its first World Cup in 1978, the country issued a set of commemorative coins as part of its decision-making tradition.
The significance of Argentina's first World Cup victory in 36 years to the nation as a whole is summed up in the proposal to include Messi's image on the front of a banknote.
It was reported that four million people crowded the streets of Buenos Aires to welcome Lionel Scaloni's team home.
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