Messi’s Como Shirt Story Gets Wild After 4-1 Win

Messi’s Como Shirt Story Gets Wild After 4-1 Win

A photo of Lionel Messi and his son Ciro wearing a Como shirt has taken on a whole new meaning after Cesc Fàbregas’s side demolished Manchester United 4–1 in the Champions League.

The story began when Messi’s wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, shared a family photo showing the Argentine superstar alongside Ciro, who was wearing Como’s colours. The image quickly attracted attention online, with fans wondering why Messi’s family had chosen to wear the Italian club’s jersey.

The mystery was soon solved by Como head coach Cesc Fàbregas, who revealed that he was the man behind the gift.

Cesc Fàbregas Reveals the Secret

Fàbregas explained that he personally sent the shirt to the Messi family because of the close friendship they have maintained since their time together at Barcelona.

The Spanish coach revealed that their families have been close for years and that he has sent them several Como shirts.

He also cleared up speculation about the identity of the player whose jersey Ciro was wearing. Rather than a shirt belonging to Argentine midfielder Nico Paz, it was a personalised Fàbregas shirt, complete with his name and the number four.

Messi and Fàbregas shared the Barcelona dressing room between 2011 and 2014, building a friendship that has continued long after their playing days together at the Catalan club.

Como Turn the Story Into a Memorable Night

The shirt story became even more remarkable when Como faced Manchester United in the Champions League on October 21.

Fàbregas’s team produced a stunning performance, winning 4–1 and leaving United with another damaging result during a difficult campaign.

Nico Paz opened the scoring in the second minute before Como continued to dominate. Tasos Douvikas extended the lead after the break, and Paz scored again to make it 3–0. Jacobo Ramón added a fourth before Joshua Zirkzee scored a late consolation for United.

Paz was one of the outstanding performers, contributing two goals and an assist as Como celebrated a famous victory.

From a Family Photo to Four Goals

The connection between Messi’s family and Como was a fun talking point before kick-off. After the final whistle, it became an even bigger social-media story.

There is no suggestion that the shirt had anything to do with the result, of course. But the coincidence was almost too perfect: Fàbregas gifted his friend’s family a Como shirt, and his team went on to put four goals past Manchester United.

For Messi fans, the story also offered a reminder of the enduring friendship between two former Barcelona teammates.

A simple gift, a viral photo and a 4–1 victory — Como and the Messi family have delivered one of football’s most memorable off-pitch stories of the week.

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