Crazy fans wait 10 hours outside Messi's house
"There are fans who are willing to do anything to meet their idol in person, despite the risk of losing their freedom," commented Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo. "While some people run onto the pitch and surprise their idols mid-match, others fly long distances and wait to meet the player they admire at home."
Polcan, an Italian semi-professional futsal player, chose the latter. He and some friends flew from Italy to France and "camped" outside Messi's mansion in Paris. Messi's security team warned that they would call the police, but Polcan was still waiting for the idol.
"I looked up Messi's address online but couldn't find it. But I learned from a hairdresser who used to serve Messi at home. He not only specified, but showed me the area where Messi lives, and I It took about 45 minutes to find Messi's house," Polcan told Infobae.
Polcan waited since 9 am Paris time on April 6, and was invited in by Messi's wife - Antonella Roccuzzo - after 10 hours. He was photographed with Messi and signed autographs on his right hand. Later, the Italian semi-professional futsal player got this autograph tattooed as a keepsake.
Polcan also posted a photo with Messi on social media and wrote: "Today, I fulfilled the dream of my life. Messi is the best player in history, an extraordinary and humble person. And also Antonella too, who let me into Messi's house to fulfill my dream. I write this with tears and emotions, my whole body still shaking. Thank you Messi for this unforgettable moment."
Messi has had a successful year at the team level, with Argentina winning the Copa America 2021, Intercontinental Super Cup and World Cup 2022 respectively. But he experienced a disappointing season with PSG, when he was soon eliminated from the tournament. French National Cup, Champions League and only Ligue 1 to strive for. PSG currently leads with 69 points from 30 games, six points ahead of Lens.
Messi's contract with PSG will expire at the end of June 2023, and he has the option to extend for a year or not. The Argentina star has not yet accepted PSG's offer to extend his contract, as he wants to secure a number of sporting requirements. If he leaves PSG, Messi can return to Barca on a free form. Vice President Rafa Yuste announced that the club had negotiated with Messi's representative, but Barca needed to prepare financially to pay the Argentine superstar's salary.
Besides PSG and Barca, Messi also has an option to go to the Middle East to play football, according to a salary offer of $ 440 million per year from Al Hilal club in Saudi Arabia. If accepted, Messi will become the highest paid player in the world, double the commitment Ronaldo received from the current Al Nassr. However, according to news expert Fabrizio Romano, the 35-year-old star wants to continue playing in Europe.
