A touching story. Alan Cantero, known for his Messi tattoo on his leg, faced Lionel in a friendly and was moved to tears
Argentine midfielder of Peruvian club Alianza Lima, Alan Cantero—famous for his Messi tattoo on his leg—finally got to meet his idol after a match against Inter Miami.
Details: Last night, Inter Miami hosted Alianza Lima in a friendly that ended with a stunning 0-3 victory for the Peruvians. After the match, Cantero received Messi’s jersey and shared an emotional embrace with the legendary Argentine.
"He is my idol. I never thought I would experience a moment like this. It's a true dream," the young player admitted—said Cantero.
He also added:
"I told him that I love him, he is my inspiration."
The victory over Lionel Messi’s team was a major milestone for Alianza Lima and especially for Cantero, who came on as a substitute at halftime. Messi, meanwhile, started the match and was subbed off in the 63rd minute.
Reminder: According to the president of Al-Ittihad, Lionel Messi could have ended up in Saudi Arabia before joining Inter Miami.
Steven Perez
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