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Djeidi Gassama: the former Lionel Messi teammate now playing for Mauritania
Football often brings unexpected stories, and one of them is Djeidi Gassama, who could feature for the Mauritania national team against Argentina at La Bombonera and reunite with Lionel Messi.
Who is Djeidi Gassama?
Gassama is one of Mauritania’s key players. His coach, Aritz López, has even suggested that if Mauritania had a player like Messi, Gassama would be among the closest comparisons.
The 22-year-old forward currently plays for Rangers FC, though he developed his career in France.
He started at Mantois Jugend, moved to Brest, and later joined the youth system of Paris Saint-Germain.
Did he play with Messi?
Yes. Gassama made his debut for PSG on May 14, 2022, coming on as a substitute for Ángel Di María.
He shared the pitch with Lionel Messi for five minutes in a match where Messi scored twice and PSG defeated Montpellier 4-0.
When and where to watch Argentina vs Mauritania LIVE
- Match: Argentina vs Mauritania
- Date: Friday
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV: beIN SPORTS
