As the Argentine government is purportedly intending to honour the forward by issuing new bills with his visage, Lionel Messi may soon be imprinted on the country's money.

As per news reports, the administration of the Latin American nation is thinking about issuing higher denomination currencies in order to reduce the country's high inflation rate. The 10,000 peso currency might feature Messi.

A In December of last year, Argentina won their third World Cup title in Qatar after defeating France on penalties. La Albiceleste was led by Lionel Messi.