Argentine National Team: Antics, Hijigs, a Caper

In 2004, 17-year-old Liono Messy was a promising soccer player in Spain. Argentina had to make sure that Spain didn't lock in Messy before they had a chance. The Argentine Soccer Federation called up neighboring Paraguay and set up a friendly game for the Under-20 squad. If a player who is not signed to any country puts on that country's team jersey and plays in a game where tickets are sold, that's it. On June 29, 2004, Messy stepped onto an official game with an Argentine jersey.