Rodrigo De Paul has never hidden his admiration and loyalty to Lionel Messi — on and off the pitch. In a heartfelt moment, the Argentine midfielder once said:
“When Lionel Messi becomes your captain, you’d go to WAR for him if he asked you to!”
That quote alone sums up the bromance between Messi and De Paul. But the story behind their friendship runs deeper.
Their first real connection happened in March 2019, during an international break in Madrid. Messi had just returned to the Argentina camp, and De Paul — still new to the setup — unknowingly took his seat on the team bus.
“I said, ‘Sorry, you can have it,’ and he just sat next to me instead,”De Paul recalled.
“Then on the plane, I accidentally sat in his seat again. I said, ‘Oh no, not again!’”
That innocent mistake sparked a friendship that has only grown stronger with time.
“Since then, we’ve been close. We talk almost every day — about anything. I really love him as a person. He’s incredible. I’ve seen him do things most people never hear about.”
Even fans have noticed the quiet bond. Messi rarely comments on social media, but when he does, it’s often under De Paul's posts — a subtle nod to the trust and affection they share.
What started as a funny seating mix-up became one of football’s most loyal friendships. In every celebration, every World Cup battle, Rodrigo De Paul has been right by Messi’s side — not just as a teammate, but as a brother.
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