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Why did Messi wear a red ribbon around his ankle during the FIFA WC final?

December 23, 2022 12:55 PM

Argentina's Lionel Messi wore a red ribbon sent by journalist Rama Pantarotto's mother around his ankle in the 2022 FIFA World Cup final.

Rama gave it as a good luck charm to Messi after he missed a penalty against Iceland at the 2018 WC, resulting in a 1-1 tie. Rama said his mother loved Messi more than her own son.

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