The Argentina national team’s training facility has been renamed after talismanic captain Lionel Messi in recognition of his World Cup heroics.
The Casa de Ezeiza in Buenos Aires, which houses the national team set-up, will now be known as Lionel Andres Messi in tribute to the best player in the world.
Messi ended Argentina’s 36-year wait for the World Cup, emulating the late Diego Maradona when he led them to victory against France in a pulsating final in Qatar in December.
Messi scored his 800th career goal in 2-0 win over Panama in a friendly in Buenos Aires – Argentina’s first game in front of their home fans since the World Cup triumph.