Messi surprised by ex-Barcelona team-mate's son in friendly, watch
Argentina’s comfortable 3-0 win over Iceland in their final friendly before the World Cup, played in Alabama (USA), had a viral moment on social media.
And it wasn’t a goal or a play!
After the final whistle, 20-year-old Icelandic forward Daniel Gudjohnsen approached Lionel Messi and revealed a detail.
He is the son of Eidur Gudjohnsen, the former center-forward who played alongside the Argentine star at Barcelona between 2006 and 2009.
Upon hearing the news, Messi couldn’t hide his surprise, breaking into a big smile and chatting for a few moments with the young prospect, who currently plays for Malmö in Sweden.
Daniel’s father was one of the biggest legends in Icelandic football and was part of the trophy-laden Barcelona squad during the Guardiola era, including the 2008/09 Champions League title.
📸 Jasper Juinen – 2009 Getty Images
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The return of No. 10
Besides the nostalgic moment, the match also marked Lionel Messi’s return to the pitch.
The star had been recovering from muscle discomfort in his left thigh and had only done light training the day before.
He started the friendly on the bench, came on in the second half, and needed a mere two minutes on the field to find the net and seal the scoreline.
This match was Argentina’s only test against a European opponent since the 2022 World Cup final.
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