Lionel Messi: World Cup winner reveals he is dying to get a picture with NBA star
The World Cup winner is accustomed to celebrities trying to get a photograph with him following his achievement in football.
He has taken several snaps with legends in different sports; however, he also has a legend he would like to get a picture with.
Messi has been a fan of Michael Jordan for a long time and he can’t wait to get a photograph with the NBA legend
Messi wants a picture with Jordan
Michael Jordan is one legendary athlete that Messi has named in his bucket list, even though he has met the greatest of the best.
In a recent interview with ESPN Argentina, as reported by Marca, Messi disclosed that Michael Jordan is the athlete he most wants a photo with.
Messi said, “From the sports world, I would like to have a photo with [Michael] Jordan. Meet him and take a photo with him.”
Messi has met several superstars, including famous NFL quarterback Patrick Mahomes and NBA star LeBron James.
The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner has often expressed his admiration for LeBron James and Stephen Curry, two of the NBA's biggest stars.
Messi's old teammate Kevin Prince-Boateng once disclosed that in his free time between practices, he enjoyed making baskets. He adores it.