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Lionel Messi arrived in Argentina, see how much his luxurious plane is worth

The captain of the Argentine team arrived in his homeland to play the two qualifying matches. 

By William Estrella

The captain of the Argentine team arrived in his homeland to play the two qualifying matches. 
The captain of the Argentine team arrived in his homeland to play the two qualifying matches. 

The Argentines are very happy. Lionel Messi arrived in his country to play the double round of qualifying that the world champions have next Thursday, against Paraguay, and the following Tuesday against Peru. The number ten, a former Barcelona player, was finally able to recover from the injury that afflicted him and arrived with other MLS players to remain focused and looking ahead to the upcoming matches. Lionel Messi traveled with Thiago Almada, an Atlanta United player, and Facundo Farías, his current teammate at Inter Miami.

As usual since 2021, Lionel Messi moves in a very particular aircraft, the one that he has rented for only a few years and which was manufactured in 2004. It is called Gulfstream V and yes, as we say, It is not your property. The luxurious aircraft has capacity for 16 people, a kitchen, complete bathrooms, an armchair that can be transformed into eight beds and a range of approximately 10,800 kilometers. The total value of the luxurious transport is 15 million dollars.

Thus, the former FC Barcelona and Paris Saint Germain player is now prepared to enjoy a new day being what he always dreamed of: world champion. Although he was able to return after the aforementioned injury in Inter Miami's last game, it is expected that his coach, Lionel Scaloni, will not give him as many minutes as he is used to. Messi is 36 years old and we have to take care of the captain.

A special match for Lionel Messi

Last Monday, the news broke that Inter Miami will play a friendly match against Newell's Old Boys of Rosario, the club where the Argentine star took his first steps in football. It will be at the beginning of 2024 with a date to be confirmed, which will help both teams to begin the preseason. The match will take place at the DRV PNK Stadium, the home of “Las Garzas”. This will be the first match in which Lionel Messi shares the field with “Leprosy”, the team of which he is a fan and which formed him before emigrating to Barcelona.


William Estrella

William Estrella

I'm a Mexican sports journalist with more than 8 years of experience, especially in digital media. I cover breaking news and investigative articles on current soccer events worldwide. I currently write for El Futbolero USA. Previously, I worked as a radio announcer in my country, covering Mexican soccer.

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