The Elche goalkeeper did not expect the Argentinian star from Barcelona to ask for his jersey after the game
The Barcelona goalkeeper of Elche Edgar Badía, acknowledged on social networks on Thursday that he was surprised that the Argentinian Lionel Messi asked for you shirt after the game, although he justified his reaction by noting that he was already thinking about how to save his team from relegation.
The goalkeeper, who was trained in the lower categories of the Barcelona, played in a curious anecdote at the end of the match between the Catalan team and the Elche (3-0). After the final whistle, the Argentinian, author of two goals, went to the goalkeeper to shake his hand and shirt and immediately after He asked for his, which caused Badia’s surprise and the Argentinian’s smile
After the exchange, both players shook hands and hugged each other again.
Yes, I was surprised. But do you know what I thought despite the result? Where this team will be stored. As TEAM, as GROUP 🙌
We will continue to take steps forward and improve and compete with every rival. Great first part yesterday! Let’s go with everything 💪 #MuchoElche pic.twitter.com/WxDe10gW16– Edgar Badia (@edgarbadia) February 25, 2021
“Yes, I was surprised. But you know what I thought despite the result? That this team is going to be saved. As a TEAM, as a GROUP”, he explained in Twitter the goalkeeper of Elche, one of the pillars of the Elche team this season.
“We will continue to take steps forward and improve and compete against every rival. Great first part yesterday! We’re going with everything,” he concluded. Badía, who is always very active on social media, where he has regular contact with fans.