Back in time? The secret behind the pen from Messi's Argentina farewell | OneFootball

The moving handwritten letter with which Lionel Messi announced his farewell to the Argentina National Team not only moved the world because of its emotional weight, but also because of a striking detail that quickly went viral. The most observant fans focused on the golden pen used by the football star: on one end, the pen features a symbol from the Harry Potter saga. It is the Time-Turner, the iconic magical object that witches and wizards use in the novels to travel a few hours back in time.

This subtle nod is not an isolated coincidence, but rather a reflection of the enthusiasm the Messi family shares for the universe of J.K. Rowling, driven mainly by Antonela Roccuzzo. The businesswoman has publicly shown her love for Hogwarts on numerous occasions: she has treasured her first copy of the saga for more than two decades, celebrated a birthday themed entirely around the school of magic, traveled with her children to the Universal Studios theme park in Orlando, and even has a Golden Snitch tattoo on her skin.

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