Created by local artist Claudio Picasso, it’s been there for years, even before Messi found the ultimate glory by winning three major international tournaments for his country. (Fiorito/Courtesy)įirst stop: The brick-painted mural at Miami’s Fiorito Argentinian restaurant. Behold the Messi mural created by local artist Claudio Picasso on the facade of Miami’s Fiorito Argentinian restaurant. Ready to embark on a South Florida Messi tour? If you’re a true diehard, you won’t mind driving around town. You get to take home the glass as a keepsake, but be warned: It says The Knife, not Messi. Then, before you take that first sip, make sure to toast to all the Messi goals coming to Inter Miami this season. Your choices are: classic, mango, strawberry or passion fruit. The Knife Restaurant, which has two locations in Miami and one pending in Coral Springs, serves up this tall glass of yummy with Bacardi Rum, sugar and lime. Ok, let’s shift gears, leave the mate behind and go for the good stuff: the Messi Favorito Mojito. De Rose/South Florida Sun Sentinel) Speaking of drinks … The Knife Restaurant in Miami International Mall has the Messi Favorito Mojito. The Latin food distribution company Amigofoods, headquartered in Doral, has a 1-liter Lumilagro Luminox steel thermos dedicated to the 2022 “Mundial” champs, with Messi front and center. Not ready for the whole set? (Or not ready to try mate, which is certainly an acquired taste … ) Get just the thermos and use it for any liquid. Visit (or find other models at sites like and ). There’s even one showing him kissing the FIFA World Cup trophy, if that’s your thing. Yes, you could buy all these things separately, but one online business, Argentina Select, has five- and six-piece sets sporting his image, with everything necessary for you to channel your inner Messi. Here he’s seen alongside his father, Jorge Messi, watching a Paris-Saint Germain (PSG) match in 2021. Lionel Messi drinks mate everywhere he goes. Kits can also come with a “yerbera” (container for the mate leaves), “azucarera” (container for sugar) and a “bombilla” (metal straw). To drink it, you need a mate gourd and a thermos for hot water, at the very least. If you know anything about Messi, you know he’s never without his special herbal beverage of choice. Since we’re talking gear, this is important too: Argentines are very serious about their “mate gear,” or kit. Go nuts! Visit /new/the-messi-collection. That’s asking a lot from fashion, surely, but there is quite the selection, including the Messi Adult Fit Navy Hoodie, Messi Beanie in Navy and White, Messi Bucket Hat in Khaki, Messi Drawstring Bag and Water Bottle … you get the picture. They’ve also got The Messi Collection, so you can “Live Greatness” (their words, not ours). Hard Rock’s partnership with Leo doesn’t stop at burgers. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel) Get your gear The gift shop at Hard Rock Cafe in Hollywood has The Messi Collection, complete with water bottles, drawstring bags, T-shirts and more.
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