Messi chooses El Chavo del 8's ideal XI but gives the No.10 to another character: "He saves you"

W hile Mexicans remain divided over Roberto Gomez Bolanos' clean humor, because many like it and many dislike it, Argentines continue to show affection for 'Chespirito' and his characters, mainly El Chavo del 8. Lionel Messi is one of them.

Invited by Nahuel Guzman and host Gonzalo Iglesias to the podcast Miro de atras, the world soccer genius took part in an exercise that consisted of putting together the ideal eleven of the neighborhood. Through this game, the value that the comedian has in the popular taste of South Americans, in this case, Argentines, was confirmed.

Messi and his ideal team from El Chavo del 8

With a 4-4-2 system, accompanied by 'Paton', Leo put together his starting line-up. As the team's coach, he chose Dr. Patachin, a long-lived character with experience under his belt, to lead the team.

Jirafales was given the goal because of his physique. Don Ramon was placed in the defensive zone because he "kicks" you. Chavo del 8 is seen as a midfielder because he is "del ocho". With El Chapulin Colorado there is a special treatment, because he is the '10', the playmaker; Messi argues that he is "the one who saves you".

Quico as an attacker, a coincidence?

It is not surprising that Messi has placed this character as a striker. It should be remembered that Carlos Villagran, who plays him, also played Valentino in the movie El Chanfle. In the film, which starred Gomez Bolanos, Villagran plays the role of America's top scorer. He is the star of the team, the soccer figure. How many times has Messi seen the movie? It seems that it influenced his decision to assemble the offense of his ideal eleven.