Lionel Messi shirt swap leaves rival in tears after first game in 2026! Alianza Lima striker Alan Cantero gets emotional after landing Inter Miami superstar’s No.10 jersey
Cantero made sure that he walked away with Messi’s shirt and was overcome with emotion when discussing that trade with Latina Deportes at the final whistle. He said: “Leo is my idol, he was my inspiration since I was a kid to be where I am today; he inspired me. So, for me, it’s an honour to ask him for his jersey. I’m very excited, to be honest . It’s going in a frame at home.”
He added, as tears flowed: “When the game ended, I greeted him; it’s something I’ve been longing for. I feel immense happiness to have been able to greet him. It’s an honour to have shared the same field with him today. You can see his humility and how willing he is to help all the kids. I’m fulfilling a dream.”
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