Overview
- Messi met Carlos Villagrán at Inter Miami's facility Wednesday, sharing a hug and a cheek kiss as he signed a No. 10 jersey labeled "Quico".
- Villagrán, 82, told Messi he would defend him for life and said he has followed every step of the star's career.
- Slipping into character, he delivered Quico's catchphrase "Cállate, cállate, que me desesperas!", which drew a laugh from Messi.
- Posts from Villagrán and Inter Miami spread fast on Instagram and X, with the actor calling it "the happiest day" as fans reacted in droves.
- The meeting followed his visit to Inter Miami vs. Orlando City and resonated widely because El Chavo del 8 is a cross‑generational staple in Latin America.