Lionel Messi revealed the only player he's ever asked to swap shirts with during his entire career in an interview in 2017.

Lionel Messi has only ever asked one player to swap shirts with him during his career. Over the years, Messi has been the dominant force in world football alongside old foe Cristiano Ronaldo. Whenever a player has the chance to play against Messi, it is likely that they will ask the Argentine to swap shirts at the end of the match.

Several world-class footballers, including Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, have faced hefty fines and legal battles over tax evasion. Accused of hiding income from image rights, these players received significant penalties but still continued their successful careers.

Approaching the final stages of their iconic careers, both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are excelling in football beyond Europe. Messi is attracting massive audiences in the U.S. with Inter Miami,