Lionel Messi Jerseys to Test Paraguay's Away Shirt Ban
Football superstar Lionel Messi set to wear Argentina's iconic blue and white striped jersey in upcoming match against Paraguay
Paraguay's ban on away team jerseys in the works since 2020, but will be put to the test when Messi and Argentina visit Asuncion on June 10th
Lionel Messi and Argentina will face a unique challenge when they travel to Paraguay for a World Cup qualifier on June 10th. Paraguay has banned away teams from wearing their traditional jerseys since 2020, but the country's football association has said that Messi will be allowed to wear Argentina's iconic blue and white striped jersey.
The ban was put in place to help prevent crowd trouble, but it has been criticized by some as being unfair to away teams. Argentina is one of the most popular teams in the world, and their fans are sure to travel in large numbers to Asuncion. If Messi is able to wear his traditional jersey, it could help to ease tensions between the two sets of fans.
The match between Paraguay and Argentina is a crucial one for both teams. Paraguay is currently in fifth place in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying standings, while Argentina is in second place. A win for Paraguay would keep their hopes of qualifying for the World Cup alive, while a win for Argentina would move them closer to securing a spot in Qatar.
The match is sure to be closely contested, and Messi's presence is sure to add to the excitement. It will be interesting to see if Messi is able to wear his traditional jersey, and how the Paraguayan fans react to his presence.
