Argentina's legends: Messi and Otamendi near the end of an era

Lionel Messi and Nicolas Otamendi are essential figures in the Argentina national team who will soon end their football careers. The latter dramatically admires the former, as evidenced by a dedicated tattoo.

These are the final years we can watch Lionel Messi on the field. The legendary Argentine's career is coming to a close, so soon, we will no longer be able to see the excellent football virtuoso in action.

National team successes have meant a lot to Messi, which he only managed to achieve in recent years. First, in 2021, for the first time in his career, he celebrated a triumph in the Copa America, and a year later, he won the World Championship with the team.

Argentina, with the 36-year-old in the lineup, is competing in the Copa America. For some team members, including Messi, this is likely the last chance for success with the national team. The squad also includes, among others, the one-year-younger Nicolas Otamendi.

The defender is also a legend of the Argentine squad and, like Messi, has been a vital part of this team for years. Inter Miami player is undoubtedly a significant figure for Otamendi. This is evidenced by his rib tattoo, which recently went viral on social media.

- Name a bigger fan of Leo Messi than Nicolas Otamendi (you probably can't) - wrote profile 433 on X, adding a photo of the 35-year-old's tattoo.