Lionel Messi’s stint in Qatar was a memorable one for the 35-year-old as it culminated with him winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup Final when Argentina defeated France in penalty kicks (4-2).
While many moments will be immortalized from Messi winning the World Cup, one of the unique items will be the room the Argentine stayed in during the tournament, which was located at Qatar University in Doha.
The Peninsula of Qatar announced Tuesday that the two single beds lined up facing a narrow desk, with wheeled armchairs and a flat-screen, a gray sofa with yellow cushions and thick curtains would become a mini-museum in the coming weeks.
The room, which was reportedly shared with Messi’s lifelong friend and colleague Sergio Aguero towards the end of Argentina’s triumphant World Cup campaign, will no longer receive guests, Qatari news agency QNA has confirmed. Instead, plans have been revealed to make the area a mini museum, with the belongings of the Paris Saint-Germain star retained in all their glory for other students and visitors.
“The room of Argentina national team player Lionel Messi will remain unchanged and will remain available only for visitors and not for residence,” Hitmi al Hitmi, director of communications and public relations at Qatar University, has told Qatari newspaper Al Sharq.
“Messi’s belongings and will be a legacy for students and future generations and a witness to the great achievements Messi has reached during the World Cup.”
At first glance, it looks like any ordinary hotel room, but the country is ensuring that they honor Messi and Argentina as it’s Qatar, where the Paris Saint-Germain star won his first World Cup. As a result, they are ensuring that no one forgets the moment.
