Buenos Aires, January 17 (NA) — While Newell's Old Boys' first team was playing a friendly against Sarmiento at El Coloso, the reserve team was in action at the Jorge Griffa Training Center, where they faced Leones FC, the Messi family's club, in a day that also featured a special visit. In this context, President Ignacio Boero, along with coach Lucas Bernardi, welcomed Matías Messi, who also toured the club's facilities and got to know the hotel the team uses for training camps and preparation, according to the Argentine News Agency. IP In sporting terms, Bernardi's team played two 60-minute matches against Leones FC: they lost the first 2-1, but won the second 3-0 in a convincing performance. This day served as a preseason trial for both teams. Beyond the results, the match renewed hope among the 'leprosy' fans: the dream of seeing Lionel Messi in a Newell's shirt remains alive, and this institutional approach with the Messi family's club fueled expectations in Rosario.
