Qatar University has announced plans to transform the room where Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi stayed during the 2022 World Cup into a mini museum.
The state-run Qatari news agency, QNA, announced on its Twitter account that the room will no longer be used for guests, but will instead be preserved with all of Messi’s belongings for students and visitors to view.
The university’s facilities were also used by Liverpool during the 2019 Club World Cup, and were chosen by the Argentine team due to their high-quality courts, gyms, swimming pools, and training stadium.
Hitmi al Hitmi, the director of communications and public relations at Qatar University, stated that the rooms were improved to meet FIFA standards and are considered five-star housing.
Al Hitmi added that the museum will serve as a legacy for students and future generations, and a testament to Messi’s achievements during the World Cup, in which Argentina took home their third title.
The decision to turn Messi’s room into a mini museum at Qatar University is a fitting tribute to the Argentine soccer star, who has had a storied career filled with numerous accolades and accomplishments.
Messi is widely regarded as one of the greatest soccer players of all time, and his performance at the 2022 World Cup was no exception.
The Paris Saint-Germain player led Argentina to victory, securing the only major trophy that had eluded him throughout his career.
Visitors to the mini museum will have the opportunity to see Messi’s belongings and get a sense of what it was like for the soccer star to stay at Qatar University during the World Cup.
The room will likely be a popular attraction for soccer fans and tourists alike, offering a unique glimpse into the life of one of the sport’s most iconic figures.
While it is not yet clear when the mini museum will open to the public, it is sure to be a must-see destination for anyone visiting Qatar University.
The university’s facilities were also used by Liverpool during the 2019 Club World Cup, and have become a popular destination for sports teams from around the world due to their high-quality amenities and training facilities.
With the transformation of Messi’s room into a mini-museum, Qatar University is sure to continue attracting attention from sports fans and visitors to the country.
