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.