"He knows the GOAT", "Man of culture" - Fans react as Barcelona teenager spotted repping Lionel Messi's Argentina kit in new post

Fans have taken to social media to react as Barcelona teenager Pau Cubarsi was spotted repping Lionel Messi's Argentina jersey in a new Instagram post. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the 17-year-old defender idolizes the legendary playmaker, who led La Blaugrana during their glorious years in the late 2000s and 2010s.

Cubarsi shared a glimpse of himself wearing Lionel Messi's Argentina jersey on his Instagram stories (via Reshad Rahman):

Fans on social media platform X reacted in the post's replies.

"He knows the Goat," a fan claimed.

"Man of culture," another praised Cubarsi.

"No wonder he is playing at the high level he is now. Messi stans are always great professionals," a third added.

"All Of Them Just Love Messi So Much," another wrote.

"He can bench all the Madrid defenders agreed?" another wrote.

"Argentina's jersey looks beautiful on him" a fan wrote.

"Ain't no one in La Masia who doesn't know who the GOAT is," said another.

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Lionel Messi talks about how much he misses Barcelona in affectionate message to the club on 125th anniversary

Lionel Messi has talked about how much he misses Barcelona, sharing an affectionate message as the club celebrated its 125th anniversary. The legendary Argentine playmaker is the club's greatest ever player and holds a deep affection for La Blaugrana.

Messi spent 21 years at the club, scoring a total of 672 goals in 778 appearances. However, he had to leave in the summer of 2021 as Barca were unable to renew his contract. Now playing for Inter Miami, he sent a message to the club through an interview with TV3, where he said (via ESPN):

"Congratulations to Barça on their 125th anniversary. It's an honour to be part of the club, to be a Barça fan. I am lucky that God led me there and I was able to spend most of my life at such a wonderful club."

"It's a special club, different to the rest, with the difficulties that poses at the moment, given how things are managed in football these days. They changed everything and today the club is represented in the way we want. We like the first team, we're hugely proud [to see the youngsters there]."

Messi added:

"I miss the club a lot, the city, the people, the affection ... And, as always, I hope things keep going well and we can keep making this great club even greater."

Lionel Messi left Barcelona in 2021 for Paris Saint-Germain, where he spent two years before leaving Europe entirely, joining Inter Miami in the summer of 2023.