'World Cup Hero' Messi, Will His Face Be Featured on Argentine Banknotes?
Central Bank "Positive Review of Commemorative Coin Issuance"
[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Isul] Reports have emerged that Lionel Messi (35, Paris Saint-Germain), who led Argentina to World Cup victory for the first time in 36 years, is highly likely to have his face engraved on banknotes.
According to local media on the 22nd, the Central Bank of Argentina is considering Messi as the model for the 1000 peso (23,000 won) banknote to commemorate the 2022 Qatar World Cup victory.
Considering that Messi's jersey number is 10, the 1000 peso banknote starting with 10 was reportedly chosen. There is also a possibility that the nickname of Argentina's national football team coach Lionel Scaloni, 'La Scaloniata,' will be engraved on the back of the banknote.
Although the idea of a Messi banknote was initially proposed as a joke, some senior officials positively reviewed it, saying, "It will be a monumental banknote for collectors," and proceeded with the plan. Additionally, the media reported that "Second Deputy Governor Lisandro Clery and Director Eduardo Ecker are passionate fans of Boca Juniors and Independiente."
Argentina won its third World Cup title in 36 years since the 1986 Mexico tournament at the Qatar World Cup. When Argentina won its first World Cup in 1978, it issued commemorative coins of 20 pesos, 50 pesos, and 100 pesos.
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The whereabouts of the 'football star' Messi, who led the World Cup victory, are also attracting attention. On the same day, reports emerged that he decided to extend his contract with his club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). The French daily Le Parisien reported, "Messi agreed to extend his contract for at least one more year." In addition, there are rumors of a return to the Spanish powerhouse Barcelona and speculation that he might head to Inter Miami of Major League Soccer (MLS).
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