World Cup Victory: Argentina’s Central Bank reportedly considers putting Lionel Messi’s face on 1000 Peso Bank Note

The Central Bank of the Republic of Argentina is considering putting Lionel Messi’s face on the country’s banknotes to mark nation’s World Cup win in Qatar, according to a local newspaper, El Financiero.

The apex bank is eager to mark the national team’s historic win in Qatar and has been working on ideas since before the epic 4-2 shootout win in the final over France.

Mock-ups of the 1,000 peso note being discussed have since gone viral – with fans eager to see it enter circulation.