A Qatar World Cup stuck in the minds of Argentines in such a way that Messi was raised to the status of a national idol. This will be the first time that an athlete is receiving all possible decorations in the country, while remaining active. Now, the Argentine will receive perhaps the greatest honor that any personality can receive in his country.

the president of Bank of the Argentine Nation, Silvina Batakisstated that the government of that country is studying the issuance of a note of 10 thousand pesosand proposed that it could be stamped with the image of the captain of the Argentina national team, Lionel Messi. In an interview with “Radio con Vos”, she was emphatic and confirmed that “would totally make a Messi ballot”highlighting the “necessity” of issuing higher denomination banknotes amidst high inflation.

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Despite the idea, she revealed that the president is still analyzing the possibility. “You cannot hide the issue of inflation behind a ballot, so I understand that it is something that is being discussed“, explained the former Minister of Economy. This is not the first time that the idea has been considered. Right after the world title, the intention that Messi his face would be stamped on the Argentinean thousand peso note.

Homage to Lionel Scaloni

On the back of the note it was suggested to be inscribed “La Scaloneta”, in allusion to the nickname of the Argentine national team of Lionel Scaloni. It is worth remembering that the Central Bank of Argentina issued commemorative coins when the country won its first World Cup in 1978, as well as during the celebrations of the Bicentennial and 50th anniversary of death in Eva Peron.