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Ben Husband

Lionel Messi given new nickname by Argentina dressing room on international duty

Lionel Mess i may be known as ‘The GOAT’ to most, but his Argentina teammates have handed him a bizarre new nickname.

The 35-year-old is the elder statesman of an Argentina team which heads to Qatar as one of the favourites to win the World Cup. Spirits are sky high in the Albiceleste camp as well, with an unbeaten run which stretches all the way back to 2019.

In that time, Messi has also ended his international trophy drought, helping his nation to the Copa America and then the inaugural Finalissima, when they thumped Italy at Wembley. And amidst that comfortable environment, Messi has revealed the name he is now known on international duty - the Weasel.

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