The shirt was from the end of his time with the Argentine youth teams before his professional career took off in Spain.

"But Leo [Messi] is stronger than all that, and there will be Argentina shirts. "It doesn't mean they don't support Paraguay. I think it's good that football people recognize what he is.

Through Monday, Jan. 13, shoppers can purchase an adidas adult Argentina Lionel ... washable unisex shirt is highlighted by a screen printed graphic of Messi on the back and team graphics on ...