Lionel Messi He turned 36 this June 24 and He celebrated in the best possible way: surrounded by friends and doing what he likes the most: playing soccer. As if that were not enough, he shone in front of many football stars with a hat-trick in the match that served to honor the career of maxi rodriguez at his farewell party.
The “Coloso” Marcelo Bielsa Stadium, in Rosario, served as the setting for Rodríguez’s goodbye, although “La Fiera” also had to share the spotlight with Messiwho caused great expectations, received a tremendous ovation from the crowd and scored three goals in the gametwo of them authentic goals.
In front of more than 41,000 souls present, the birthday boy wore the white and blue jacket and was part of the team of stars of the selection that faced the team of figures from Newell’s Old Boys.
While the actions took place on the field, the people in the stands chanted “And Messi has leprosy”, remembering the origins of the world champion before leaving for FC Barcelona, followed by: “Let’s go champion”.
the meeting ended 7-5 in favor of the leper team, but the result was the least of it. The attendees witnessed a great football match, full of nostalgia and full of historic players on the field.
The first half started very busy, with a great goal from a free kick by Lionel Messi at minute 3, later Maxi Rodríguez came, who played the first half with the national team, to extend the advantage; Newell’s discounted Gabriel Batistuta via penalty, before “La Pulga” scored two more times, sealing his hat-trick and the momentary 1-4. Before the close of 45 minutes, Denis Rodríguez made it 2-4.
For the complement, Maxi Rodríguez changed sides and jumped onto the field with the Leprosos shirt and scored again, although, before that, Ignacio Scocco cut to 3-4; later came the goal of “La Fiera” to equalize the cards. The 5-4 was courtesy of Alma Rodríguez, Maxi’s eldest daughter, while the 6-4 was put by “Batigol”, who scored a double. The 7-4 was made by Aitana, Rodríguez’s youngest daughter. The final 7-5 was put by Cholo Posse, a former Espanyol player.
In addition to the goal scorers, other stars who were present for Newell’s were Just Villar; Luciano Vella, Roberto Sensini, Gabriel Heinze, Fabio Aurelio Pablo Pérez, Diego Mateo, Guillermo Marino and Ariel Ortega, led by the former coach of the Mexican national team Gerardo “Tata” Martinowhile in the albiceleste team were Mariano Andujar; Lionel Scaloni, Walter Samuel, Gabriel Milito, Juan Pablo Sorín; Fernando Gago, Esteban Cambiasso, Andrés D’Alessandro; Maximiliano Rodríguez, Javier Saviola and Ángel Di María, directed by José Pékerman.
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