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The 26-year-old Dutchman disclosed that his love and affection for the Argentine made him name his dog Messi.
AC Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders has revealed the heartwarming reason behind his dog's being named after football legend Lionel Messi.
The 26-year-old Dutchman, who has impressed since joining the Serie A giants from AZ Alkmaar in 2023, shared this anecdote in a recent interview with All About Argentina.
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What Reminders said
Reijnders' affection for Messi is so profound that he decided to name his canine companion after the Argentine icon.
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"My dog’s name is Messi. When I was young I always said if I got a dog I would name him Messi, because for me [he] is the best player in the world," Reijnders explained.
This simple act of naming his pet reflects the widespread influence and admiration Messi commands across the football world, even among fellow professionals.
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Reijnders previously disclosed in an interview with Sempremilan that his dog is a Pomsky, a popular crossbreed between a Pomeranian and a Husky.
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