.An image of Lionel Messi flaunting a Collingwood jumper has obtained tongues wagging. The Magpies shared a photo of the Argentinian soccer legend to their social media profiles on Tuesday, as well as the upload has delivered footy enthusiasts into meltdown.Watch every activity of the NAB AFL Women's Premiership Period LIVE with no ad-breaks during use Kayo. New to Kayo? Beginning your free test today > The upload revealed Messi keeping a Collingwood shirt along with "Daicos 7/35" on the spine-- those numbers concern Magpies stars Josh and also Nick Daicos.Grand FinalIMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD BE BUYING RATHER. Free of charge and private help ring 1800u00a0858u00a0858 or see gamblinghelponline.org.au.Collingwood captioned the message: "Trade intended affirmed", with a goat and also eyes emoji.It's vague if Messi remained in Australia for the photo opportunity. Collingwood said to news.com.au the shirt swap happened at outside activity two of their gamers were actually invited to as well as wasn't planned the club.Messi is currently in his 2nd time playing for Big league Soccer edge Inter Miami, that get on top of the Eastern Event standings. The MLS finals series starts in overdue Oct. Scar Daicos discussed the photo in an Instagram cd that additionally featured a snap of a signed Messi Argentina shirt from the 2022 FIFA Globe Cup.Lionel Messi approves of the black and white threads. Picture: Twitter, @CollingwoodFC. Source: TwitterNick Daicos snagged themself a signed Messi shirt. Photograph: Instagram.Source: InstagramCollingwood diehards could not get enough of the view of Messi storing a Daicos jersey, with many followers all making the very same prank reviewing Messi to Geelong tiny onward Gryan Miers.It all gets back to an incident including Miers and commentator Gerard Whateley that went viral in July final year.A phony tweet attributed to Whateley mentioned: "Gryan Miers is actually to AFL what Leo Messi is actually to soccer. Messi might boot more objectives, however Miers scans the industry equally effectively. Perhaps even better than Messi carries out." The tweet blew up as well as obtained more footing when the Fox Footy personality struck out at giants, saying: "I certainly never stated this as well as it ought to be removed." Gryan Miers (ideal) impersonated Lionel Messi at last year's Mad Monday occasions. Image: Jason EdwardsSource: Information Corp AustraliaMiers stoked the drama through dressing up in Messi's full Argentina kit for Geelong's Mad Monday treatment in the end of the time, and also the running gag it tackled a brand-new lifestyle in this particular year's initial final between Brisbane and also Geelong. In a tight contest early in the second fourth, a hopping reception was actually just inhibited on the perimeter line through Miers.The 25-year-old then had the moment to boot the reception towards the goalsquare in a traditional soccer-style cross, along with the bending over Sherrin staying up wonderfully for Ollie Holly to slot the target." Has anybody ever contrasted Gryan Miers to Messi?" Whateley claimed getting in touch with the moment on AFL Nation.So footy fans had an industry day as Messi presented along with a Collingwood shirt with Daicos on the back.Jake Buckley stated on X: "Congratulations on authorizing Gryan Miers individuals." Along with the AFL off-season right now industrious, someone quipped: "Business Broadcast in Argentina about to explode.Messi resides in the twilight of his profession at Inter Miami. (Photo through Chris ARJOON/ AFP) Source: AFPNick Daicos is actually the among the AFL's greatest young stars. Photo: Wire Service/ Michael KleinSource: News Corporation AustraliaOne supporter created on Scar Daicos' article: "Messi to collingwood validated?" A next said: "Can Messi snap it from 40 on the operate? Daicos my goat." A 3rd joked: "Messi can learn a factor or two from the goat." Another added: "Cute that you acquired Gryan Miers to authorize a sign for you." Past Cakes gamer Trey Ruscoe composed: "Ronaldo better." The sight of international volleyball superstars marketing other codes in Australia has actually become relatively of a meme recently. In 2022, Manchester United superstar Marcus Rashford postured with a Sherrin at another contest ensuring various other Aussie featuring codes that weren't football.The promotion feat was actually slammed through neighborhood volleyball (football) commentators as cringe-worthy and also an overlooked possibility to additional enhance the around ball game in Australia.