Legend status off the charts! Messi receives iconic 'number 10' shirt of Pelé and Neymar as a gift

A unique gift from a former Barcelona teammate.

Details: Neymar presented Lionel Messi with a legendary gift—a Santos jersey bearing the iconic number 10. The number on the back of this shirt holds immeasurable value: it was immortalized by the great Pelé and later worn with pride by Neymar himself.

“From Neymar Jr to Lionel Messi. From the Prince to the Genius,” commented the official account of the Brazilian club on this moment.

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This gift is a tribute to Messi, who has repeatedly expressed his admiration for the history of Brazilian football.

Reminder: Neymar will retire if he is not called up for the World Cup.