Nicolas Otamendi got a tattoo of Lionel Messi touching the World Cup trophy and the Argentina captain was quick to thank him on social media: "For a team-mate, a friend, to get this tattoo is something more than special".
After winning the World Cup in Qatar, Lionel Messi received all kinds of tributes from all over the world. The Argentinian was honoured by clubs, federations, players, fans, personalities from other sports and even his own family.
However, as if all this wasn't enough, now the 'Albiceleste' captain was also honoured by one of his teammates. Argentina defender Nicolas Otamendi shared a video on his social networks and showed off his new tattoo in honour of Messi.
The Benfica defender got a tattoo of the former Barca player touching the World Cup trophy and generated a stir on his official accounts. "How are they going to convince me that magic doesn't exist?" was the phrase the centre-back chose to accompany the drawing tattooed on his skin.
Otamendi's new tattoo quickly reached Messi's social media, who didn't hesitate for a second and took to his Instagram stories to dedicate a message to his friend and teammate in the face of this incredible show of affection.
"I saw a lot of spectacular things that were made of the WC trophy, but that a team-mate, a friend like Nicolas Otamendi, gets this tattoo is something more than special.... Thank you very much, Ota," wrote the Argentina captain.