This summer, superstar Lionel Messi of Paris Saint-Germain will participate in a game for Newell’s Old Boys, the club where he grew up.

Former Liverpool winger Maxi Rodriguez urged Messi and ex-Argentine teammate Sergio Aguero to participate in his testimonial game on June 24.

Following his third stint with Newell’s Old Boys in 2021, Rodriguez decided to end his football career.

But because of the COVID-19 pandemic, he was unable to schedule his farewell match at that time; it would instead take place in June.

The game will be played between Newell XI and Argentina XI.

Also on the list of players to grace the occasion are Juan Pablo Sorin, Marcelo Bielsa, Javier Zanetti, Lionel Scaloni and Gabriel Heinze.

The two teams will be managed by Gerardo Tata Martino and Jose Pekerman.

Messi’s potential participation would elevate the excitement level of the game.

Rodriguez told Football Transfers: “Hopefully, it’ll be an unforgettable day. Messi’s invited, that’s for sure. We want him there, but he’ll decide as the game approaches. Leo, like everyone else you can imagine, will try to be there.”