A surprise message for the team
Lionel Messi recorded a video message for the players of GOAT FC, the amateur team created by his nephew and godson Tomás Messi, ahead of their participation in the Copa Potrero. The tournament, organized by Sergio Kun Agüero, will take place in November in Buenos Aires. The greeting was played during a team dinner attended by the selected players and Tomás Messi himself. In the message, Messi congratulated the squad for making the team and wished them luck, adding that he would be watching and expected them to represent the team well. The attendees responded with applause and an ovation.[S1][S2][S3]
Tomás Messi and the GOAT FC project
Tomás Messi, son of Matías Messi, decided to create GOAT FC to compete in the Copa Potrero. The 22-year-old is also Lionel Messi's godson and has a social media following with more than 170,000 Instagram followers. He introduced himself as president and captain of the team from Rosario, stating that they aimed to represent the best in the world, which held great significance for them. The team's name directly references the world champion: GOAT is an abbreviation for the English expression 'Greatest of All Time', often associated with Lionel Messi in debates about the greatest footballers in history. The club's visual identity incorporates symbols linked to the forward. The crest features a goat, alluding to the acronym, and the kit colors are black and pink, reminiscent of Inter Miami, the American club where Messi currently plays.[S1][S2][S3]
The Copa Potrero and the Rosario connection
The Copa Potrero is an amateur football tournament promoted by Sergio Agüero. The competition will take place in November at the Ciudad Universitaria venue in Buenos Aires. According to official social media accounts, it will run from November 14 to 23. The tournament format allows teams from diverse backgrounds to compete on a common stage. Tomás Messi's GOAT FC recruited players from Rosario to represent the team. After tryouts, the squad was finalized for the tournament. The presence of several members from Rosario further connects the team to the Messi family's roots. The family link was emphasized during the team's public presentation. Beyond the name and colors, Lionel Messi's greeting provided additional exposure for the squad as they embark on their first amateur competition.[S1][S2][S3]
