The Dallas player who received Messi's shirt was opposed for a reason

FC Dallas midfielder Facundo Quignon insists that he was criticized for washing the shirt Lionel Messi gave him after the penalty shootout defeat to Inter Miami in the last 16 of the Leagues Cup (4th score). -4 in 90 minutes).

“Leo sent me one of his jerseys. There are a lot of people who are criticizing me because I did the laundry to keep it. They object to that and want to keep the shirt more sweaty," said the former San Lorenzo player, the author of the 1-1 equalizer in the match.

In addition, Quignon insists that "there must be a secret to winning Messi's shirt" and understands that being a countryman has earned him favor (Alan Velasco also received Messi's shirt).

"We, as Argentines, have some priorities," Quignon said in an interview with D Sports Radio, then added: "I imagine framing it, but I want to use it. someday".

“I greeted Leo and went into the dressing room. We lacked a bit of experience in the 1/8 round. We know what Messi's presence means, but the reality is that we had the opportunity to progress in the tournament," said Quignon.

Finally, Quignon revealed that he felt Messi could convert the free-kick into a goal: "When he kicked the ball from the free-kick, in my heart I knew it could be a goal." . Thanks to that wonderful shot, La Pulga equalized 4-4 for Inter Miami to send the game to a penalty shootout.