The story behind the goal where Messi scored his first goal for Argentina

A relic of Argentine football has found a new home. This is the goal in which the legendary Lionel Messi scored his first goal for the Argentine national team in a U-20 friendly in 2004. The emblematic goal was acquired at an auction organized by the Argentinos Juniors club for a value of 150 thousand pesos Argentines, approximately 142 euros at the current exchange rate.

The lucky buyer, Christian Gutiérrez, is a passionate member of the Argentinos Juniors club. In statements to Clarín, Gutiérrez shared the financial effort he made to acquire this unique piece of Argentine football. "It was not easy, nor is it easy for any Argentine, but its symbolic value is worth it," he said.

The match in which Messi scored his first goal represented a crucial moment in his career, marking not only his scoring debut, but also securing his future with the Argentine national team. This friendly was organized by the AFA with a clear purpose: to prevent Messi from being recruited by the Spanish team, which was already showing interest in the young talent.

As for the fate of the historic goal, Gutiérrez has exciting plans. He plans to install it in a small field on a friend's island in Tigre. However, his biggest dream is for Messi himself to decide where that goal ends. "I would like Messi to decide where that arc ends, my dream is for him to have it," he shared enthusiastically.

Tribute to Messi

This acquisition not only represents a treasure for Gutiérrez as a passionate fan of football and Argentinos Juniors, but also a tribute to Messi's exceptional legacy in the history of Argentine football. The goal thus becomes a tangible symbol of the glorious beginnings of one of the most iconic footballers of all time.