Following Argentina’s extra-time loss to Spain in the 2026 World Cup, Lionel Messi gifted his teammates personalized mate sets. The custom kits, which were shared on social media by Kelci-Rose Bowers, partner of player Marcos Senesi, include a gold-colored Stanley thermos, a mate cup, a straw, and yerba.
The gesture occurred in the wake of the tournament final held in New Jersey, which marked the conclusion of Messi’s World Cup career. While the loss brought an end to his tenure on the global stage, the gift served as a commemorative token for his teammates following the team's final defeat.
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