Lionel Messi's Argentina jersey was given to Matty Cash by teammate Emi Martinez following a World Cup match.
After their World Cup group encounter, Matty Cash's Aston Villa teammate Emiliano Martinez gave him Lionel Messi's jersey, the Poland full-back revealing he was star-struck by the Argentine legend.
Yesterday at the Stadium 974, goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Julian Alvarez gave Argentina a 2-0 victory over Poland.
Due to the outcome, Europe narrowly advanced to the knockout round over Mexico for second place in Group C based on goal differential.
Cash told TalkSPORT that Martinez giving him Messi's jersey gave him even more reason to celebrate.
The finest part, according to Cash, was when Emi Martinez approached me after the game and told me, "Cashy, I've got you a present."
"What could this be," I thought.
He told me to accompany him into the tunnel and told me to wait in the dressing room when he entered.
He left with a Messi shirt for me, which I thought was wonderful.
Seeing him up close in real life is the best thing you can do.
At halftime, I believe he passed me while I was saying, "That's Messi."
In yesterday's group game, the Aston Villa defender made his tenth appearance for Poland.
Since electing to support Poland internationally last year, Cash has established himself as the team's right-back.
Due to his mother's Polish-born parents, the 25-year-old is eligible.
Cash has participated fully for Poland thus far in the competition, and it is anticipated that he will face Kylian Mbappe of France in the round of 16.
Poland will play in this game for the first time since 1986 in a World Cup knockout game.
At the Al Thumama Stadium on Sunday, Poland will play the reigning champions. Please don't forget to like,share or follow thank you.
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