Jamal Musiala Asked For Lionel Messi’s Shirt, But Did He Get It?

After Bayern Munich’s victory against PSG in the Champions League, Jamal Musiala admitted he tried to exchange shirts with Lionel Messi, but was unsuccessful.

On Wednesday, the dominant Bundesliga team won 2-0 in a crucial European match at the Allianz Arena, advancing 3-0 overall.

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Before being replaced by Sadio Mane, Musiala watched 82 minutes of that match. At the conclusion of regulation, he immediately went in search of superstar Messi of Paris Saint-Germain.

The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner was seen being asked for his shirt, and the Argentine seemed to hint that he would meet the 20-year-old striker in the tunnel.

Musiala was then tracked down by reporters afterwards, and said when asked if he had managed to secure a prized memento from World Cup winner Messi: “I didn’t find him!”

The youngster did have a bag with him when passing through the mixed zone and out of Bayern’s home ground, but said when making it clear that he did not have a Messi jersey in his possession: “This is my food, my pretzel!”

While uncertainties surround Messi’s continued presence at PSG, it is unclear whether Musiala and Messi will cross paths again in the future. But, there may be occasions for the Germany international to request a similar shirt switch when competing for club and country.

Musiala is currently focused on helping Bayern win another Bundesliga championship after their bitter rivals Borussia Dortmund tied them in that standing. The draw for the Champions League quarterfinals is scheduled for March 17.