Lionel Messi’s Image might be on Argentina’s currency, according to reports from the central bank. The decision was made just days after Messi guided Argentina to World Cup victory in Qatar following their victory over France in the final on Sunday.
The great forward for Paris Saint-Germain, who scored seven goals, including a brace in the tournament’s championship game, was crucial to his team’s successful tournament run.
According to the Daily Mail, there are plans to have Messi’s likeness immortalized in Argentina by printing banknotes.
The Central Bank of the Republic of Argentina has been brainstorming ideas since last Sunday, according to the Argentine publication El Financiero, and is keen to commemorate the nation’s historic World Cup victory.
Lionel Messi’s Image is being considered generally for a new 1,000-Peso banknote, and mock-ups of the note are rumored to be going viral.
Sports Brief was able to view images of the notes online, showing Messi beaming on one side and the team’s nickname, “La Scaloneta,” on the other.
The 1,000-peso bill is believed to have been chosen because it starts with a 10, which is Messi’s famous Argentina jersey number.
