In the video posted by Lionel Messi on social network recently, fans have discovered a very special corner in the Argentine superstar’s house. That’s where Messi hangs countless black and white photos, believed to be of Muhammad Ali. It turned out that Messi, like many of his fanboys, idolized an athlete to the point of worship and worship.

Messi spends an entire corner in his home gym to hang a picture of Muhammad Ali.

Just a simple count can see Messi hanging up to 10 different photos, including the most beautiful and glorious moments of Muhammad Ali. The American boxing legend is therefore an inspiration to Messi’s daily efforts.

Muhammad Ali, the world boxing legend.

Former American boxer who won three times the heavyweight championship and once won the Olympic gold medal in the heavyweight division. In 1999, Ali was named “athlete of the century” by Sports Illustrated and BBC.

Ali is therefore the idol of many people, including Messi.

In fact, the fact that Messi is Ali’s fan has been known to the community for a long time, when the Barcelona striker often wears a shirt with the image of his idol, takes photos and posts them on social networks. What surprised everyone the most was that Messi, who was born in Argentina and pursued a football career from a young age, chose Ali over Diego Maradona.

In 2016 when Muhammad Ali died (aged 74), Messi thanked him with a photo with the comment: “Light as a butterfly, strong as a bee”. It is a famous saying, simulating the very style of Muhammad Ali. Perhaps what Messi shows on the pitch is also partly influenced by this style, gentle but extremely effective.

Messi sees Ali as a role model to strive for. And what he has done up to now is really not inferior to his idol.

Messi wears the legendary Ali shirt.

A precious little corner of Messi’s house, hanging a series of pictures of the legendary Ali.