A touching story. Alan Cantero, known for his Messi tattoo on his leg, faced Lionel in a friendly and was moved to tears
Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
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.
