Argentina considering putting Lionel Messi on banknotes after FIFA World Cup victory

Argentina are considering putting Lionel Messi on their banknotes after the legendary player led them to their third-ever FIFA World Cup trophy.

The mega final of FIFA World Cup 2022 saw Argentina beat defending champions France by 4-2 on penalties after a thrilling 3-3 draw at the Lusail Stadium on Sunday.

A new 1,000 peso currency featuring Messi's image has been discussed since the talismanic striker led Argentina to their first World Cup victory since 1986.

According to the publication El Financiero, the Central Bank of the Republic of Argentina has reportedly been brainstorming ideas to commemorate the historic victory of the national team in Qatar.

Fans are excited to see the 1,000 peso note go into circulation, and mock-ups of the note have now gone viral.

Messi's smiling face can be seen on one side of the note, and the phrase "La Scaloneta" is suggested for the back.

Ever since Jorge Sampaoli was replaced by Lionel Scaloni in 2018, the phrase has come to be synonymous with this group.

Argentina won the 2021 Copa America, the inaugural Finalissima at Wembley Stadium, and the 2022 FIFA World Cup during Scaloni's management.

In the past, they produced commemorative coins for Argentina's first World Cup victory in 1978.

Although Kylian Mbappe beat Messi to the Golden Boot after scoring a hat-trick in the final game, Messi was chosen as the tournament's best player.