World Padel Champion's Unique Keepsake from Messi
World Padel Champion Alex Chozas met Lionel Messi, received his autograph on his right arm, and later had it tattooed as a permanent keepsake.
Lionel Messi, while spending his Christmas holidays in Funes near Rosario, fulfilled the dream of Argentine padel champion Alex Chozas, who recently clinched the world title in Qatar. During their warm encounter, the athletes exchanged jerseys, and Chozas seized the opportunity to ask Messi for a unique favor: to autograph his right arm, which he later had tattooed as a lasting memento.
Chozas expressed his gratitude on Instagram, stating, 'Leo, thank you for being who you are, welcoming me into your home, chatting, becoming friends, and even playing padel together. Life couldn't have given me a better gift; I have no words to describe my feelings. Thank you for this very special day; you fulfilled my childhood dream. From today until the end of my life, I will carry this tattoo to preserve this beautiful memory of your signature. Thanks for the national team jersey.'
Messi has previously expressed his fondness for padel, mentioning that while he follows tennis, he prefers playing padel with friends during his leisure time.
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