Die Hard Messi Fan Goes Viral With Song Begging Superstar to Visit Indonesia

Die Hard Messi Fan Goes Viral With Song Begging Superstar to Visit Indonesia

Chukwu Ikechukwu
updated at June 15, 2023 at 8:26 AM
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  • A fan has made a special plea urging Argentina superstar Lionel Messi to visit Indonesia
  • The six-time Ballon d’Or winner is currently in China with Argentina for a friendly tie against Australia
  • Messi is a top contender for the 2023 Ballon d’Or after leading Argentina to the World Cup title

Argentina’s current tour of Asia has got some fans wishing Lionel Messi will take a tour of their own country while in the continent.

The 2022 World Cup winners are visiting China as La Albiceleste are currently in Beijing to take on Australia in an international friendly game on Thursday, June 15.

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Lionel Messi will not take part in Argentina's friendly game against Indonesia on Monday, June 19 after being given permission to begin his vacation. Photo by Fred Lee
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According to Sportskeeda, a fan made an emotional plea to Argentina captain Lionel Messi through a song as he urged the 35-year-old to visit Indonesia.

"Please come to Indonesia man. We're waiting for you bro. We love you. Why don't you come to Indonesia? (twice). Why don't you come Mr. Messi?"

Argentina will visit Jakarta to play Indonesia in a friendly on Monday although Messi is expected to miss the game, June 19.

Messi to miss Indonesia friendly

Meanwhile, Lionel Messi is back with Argentina on international duty, but he will play no part in their upcoming friendly against Indonesia in Jakarta, Goal reports.

The 35-year-old superstar will not travel to Jakarta with the rest of the Argentina squad for Monday's game against Indonesia because he will be released early to begin his holiday period after a long season.

Messi will enjoy a break from football before completing his move to Inter Miami as he prepares to begin a new chapter in MLS after leaving Paris Saint-Germain this summer.

Mbappe’s verdict on Messi’s exit

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Lionel Messi endured a difficult two years in France with Paris Saint-Germain, and Kylian Mbappe is not impressed by how his fellow citizens treated him.

After the shocking announcement that Messi would not continue at Barcelona in 2021, he chose Paris Saint-Germain as his next destination, signing a two-year contract.

Mbappe has spoken on the former Barcelona star’s departure and admitted he expected far more from his countrymen towards him.

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