After reaching the semifinals, Messi gifts his shirt to Italian football legend
Jan Novak
Dailysports's expert
Argentina's captain Lionel Messi, following the team's victory over Switzerland in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup, met with legendary Italian footballer Roberto Baggio and presented him with his match-worn shirt.
Baggio was in the stands in Kansas City, where the Argentines edged past Switzerland 3-1 in extra time, securing a spot in the World Cup semifinals for the third time in the last four tournaments.
After the final whistle, Messi chatted with the 1993 Ballon d'Or winner before handing over the jersey he had just worn in the match. The two iconic No. 10s then posed for a photo together, which quickly went viral across social media.
Later, Baggio posted the photo on his Instagram, accompanied by a heartfelt message: Thank you, Leo, for your precious gift and for your affection. I love you very much, my friend.
