FRANCE STAR REGRETS GIVING AWAY CHILDHOOD GIFT FROM LIONEL MESSI

A France star who played against Lionel Messi in the World Cup final has expressed regret over giving away a childhood gift from the Argentine footballer.

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The player, who remains unnamed, said he received a shirt from Messi when they were both young and playing in a tournament in France.

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The shirt was signed by Messi and had a personal message on it, but the player gave it away to a friend without realizing its value.

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The France star said he now regrets the decision and thinks about it every day.

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The player added that he hopes to one day meet Messi again and ask for another shirt, but knows it will never be the same as the one he gave away.

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The story highlights the impact that football stars can have on young fans and the sentimental value that their gifts can hold.

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