Inter Miami’s captain just received a gift that has the entire soccer world buzzing.
Neymar Jr. sent autographed Santos FC jerseys — complete with the iconic No. 10 on the back and his own signature — to Lionel Messi, Thiago, and Mateo. The photo posted by Santos FC’s official X account shows Messi smiling ear-to-ear as his two eldest sons proudly hold up the sacred yellow-and-black kits. The caption says it all:
“From Neymar Jr. to Lionel Messi. From the Prince to the Genius. The Sacred Mantle, of immeasurable value, with the number immortalized by the King. 10 for Neymar. 10 for Messi. 10 for Pelé. An infinite legacy in the history of soccer. Greetings from Vila Belmiro, Lionel Messi!”
The internet lost its mind.
Fans flooded the comments:
- “This is the royal succession of the No. 10 right here.”
- “Neymar convincing Messi to come to Santos next summer loading…”
- “Friendship that survives clubs, countries, and decades. Respect.”
And they’re right. What started at Barcelona in 2013 became magic. Messi, Neymar, and later Suárez formed the legendary MSN trio that terrorized defenses and delivered 360+ goals together. Two more years at PSG kept the bond alive. Even when Argentina and Brazil met in the 2021 Copa América final, Messi’s first move after the whistle was to make sure his teammates didn’t taunt Neymar’s side. That’s the kind of respect that doesn’t fade.
Now the two friends are separated by leagues and oceans — Messi lighting up MLS with Inter Miami, Neymar fighting back from injury in Saudi Arabia — but the connection remains unbreakable.
And who knows? In the summer of 2026 they could be facing each other again on the biggest stage. Argentina and Brazil are both in the expanded World Cup field. Messi hasn’t officially confirmed he’ll be there, and Neymar still has to prove he’s 100% fit, but the possibility alone has fans dreaming.
For now, though, the story is simple: two all-time greats, one legendary number, and a friendship that keeps delivering moments like this.
One more reminder that some bonds in football are forever.