In a country where football is practically a second religion, a startling claim suggests Inter Miami star Lionel Messi’s influence in Argentina extends so far he could run for president.
Lionel Messi’s hold over Argentina is almost terrifying. The man ended a 36-year World Cup drought and instantly achieved total invincibility back home.
Honestly, if he launched a presidential campaign tomorrow promising only free yerba maté and public nap hours, he’d probably win in a massive landslide.
Leading Argentina back to the 2026 World Cup final at age 39 only proved his absolute dominance, and even after falling just short against Spain in extra time, his legacy is completely bulletproof.
However, calls for Messi to become the President of Argentina do seem slightly crazy.
#Inter
Lionel Messi’s hold over Argentina is almost terrifying. The man ended a 36-year World Cup drought and instantly achieved total invincibility back home.
Honestly, if he launched a presidential campaign tomorrow promising only free yerba maté and public nap hours, he’d probably win in a massive landslide.
Leading Argentina back to the 2026 World Cup final at age 39 only proved his absolute dominance, and even after falling just short against Spain in extra time, his legacy is completely bulletproof.
However, calls for Messi to become the President of Argentina do seem slightly crazy.
#Inter
3 months ago