Messi presents his match jersey to Italian legend Roberto Baggio.

Immediately after the game, the Argentina captain gave the jersey he wore during the match to Roberto Baggio as a special gift, highlighting the close bond between two icons of world football.

Shortly afterward, Roberto Baggio shared the touching moment on social media by posting a photo with Messi, holding the Argentina jersey.

He wrote: "Thank you Leo for the precious gift and your affection. I love you very much, my friend."

The short but emotional message from the 1993 Ballon d'Or winner quickly received a warm response from fans around the world.

The relationship between Messi and Baggio has spanned more than 15 years. They first met in 2010 in Barcelona thanks to Pep Guardiola's connection. Guardiola had previously been Baggio's teammate at Brescia, and he created the bridge that brought the two football legends closer.

In the quarter-final match held in Kansas City, Baggio was in the stands to watch Argentina play. After the final whistle, he went down to the Argentina team's dressing room, where Messi personally handed him the jersey he had worn in the victory over Switzerland.

On the pitch, Argentina advanced to the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup thanks to goals from Alexis Mac Allister, Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez, beating Switzerland 3-1. The defending world champions will face England in the semi-finals.