FOOTBALL · THE CONVERSATION STARTS HERE
Spain wanted Messi: how they tried to win him over at just 12
Story updated
The story in brief
8-second readLong before becoming an Argentina national team legend, Lionel Messi had already attracted Spain’s interest. Ginés Meléndez, then coordinator of the Spanish national team’s youth setup, recalled the federation’s attempts...
Source excerpt · Superlider ↗
Read the original article ↗At a glance
- Reporting status
- Reported
- Original publisher
- Superlider ↗
- Source published
- Clubs covered
- General football
Attributed publisher reporting. Kickjolly has not independently confirmed the claim.
Source context
Long before becoming an Argentina national team legend, Lionel Messi had already attracted Spain’s interest. Ginés Meléndez, then coordinator of the Spanish national team’s youth setup, recalled the federation’s attempts...
Source excerpt · Superlider
Read original report ↗The stands
0 commentsHave your say. Keep it about football. Guest comments are reviewed before appearing publicly.
Be the first to start the conversation.