6-year-old Leo watched Diego live for the first time in October 1993.
- Leo Messi attended Diego Maradona’s debut game for Newell’s Old Boys, several sources confirm, including Barcelona’s official website.
- It was a friendly between Newell’s and Ecuadorian side Emelec which took place on October 7, 1993.
- Barca’s current captain was 6 years old back then.
- Reliable Jonathan Wilson of the Guardian adds that Leo was invited to do some tricks for the crowd during the half-time.
- There’s no certainty whether this picture actually dates back from the same date but you can see little Leo doing magic with the ball, so, why not.
- Messi revealed Maradona’s Newell’s shirt as a tribute to the late genius after scoring Barca’s 4th goal against Osasuna on Sunday.
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