Argentina considering putting Messi’s photo on banknotes

Argentina are considering putting Lionel Messi's face on money after the World Cup victory, reports thesun.co.uk.

According to El Financiero newspaper, officials at the South American country’s financial governing body are looking at options to mark their nation’s historic World Cup triumph.

Having a snap of Messi’s mug on the grand bill is said to be a preferred option as the figure begins with a "10" - the shirt number worn by the GOAT.

And on the back of the proposed bit of dosh it has been suggested that "La Scaloneta" - the nickname of Argentine boss Lionel Scaloni - will be inscribed.

This will be to honour his feats of winning the 2021 Copa America, the Finalissima against Euros champions Italy and victory in Qatar.

Argentina’s Central Bank introduced commercial coins to commemorate the country’s first of their three World Cup triumphs back in 1978.

Messi is currently enjoying basking in his World Cup glory having finally landed the only trophy to have eluded him during his glittering career.

Agencies