Buenos Aires, Dec 31(ANI): Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi has been named "Rosario's ambassador in the world" during a ceremony in his home town, which is about 300 kilometers away from Buenos Aires.
"It's very nice that tourists come to visit the place where I was born," Xinhua quoted Messi, as saying.
He added that "it's a great pride" to receive the honour.
"I want to thank for this acknowledgement in Rosario, my home, the place where I was born, where my people lives, my family and which certainly will be my place of residence when I retire from soccer," he said.
Rosario is currently bidding for hosting the 2019 Pan-American Games. (ANI)
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