Ankara: how Lionel Messi’s new nickname was born and what does it mean

The origin of the new nickname of Lionel Messi (@OfLuquita)

Lionel messi He is a world-renowned figure. There are several nicknames to refer to the Argentine footballer who does not stop breaking records so much with the shirt of the Barcelona like that of the national team. But from the start of the America Cup, a striking nickname appeared in the field of social networks and little by little it is gaining impact as the days go by. ‘Ankara’ came to dethrone Pulga as the favorite reference of 10.

Its creator was Lucas Rodriguez, comedian and streamer who creates daily content related to football on the platforms Twitch Y Booyah!. It all started with the story in Catalan of Joaquim Maria Puyal Messi’s historic goal against Getafe on April 18, 2007, in the first leg of the semifinals of Copa del Rey. In it, you can hear how the Spanish journalist increases his euphoria as the Argentine star leaves the entire rival team on the road.

22 times name Lionel’s last name accompanied by the word ‘ankara’ which in the favorite language of the city of Barcelona means ‘still’ in reference to the fact that Lionel did not lose possession of the ball during the magnificent maneuver. “It was funny to me and I started saying ‘Ankara’ to Messi and there are people who joined. It’s kind of embarrassing to tell it because it doesn’t contain any jokes. Only part of the stupidity of total nonsense “Luquitas explained in a talk with Filo News about its creation.

The Professional League used Messi's new nickname and the Turkish capital responded
The Professional League used Messi’s new nickname and the Turkish capital responded

The truth is that his community transferred the new nickname to social networks, mainly Twitter, where he made it known to those who were not familiar with the comedian. The rebound had an international effect due to a publication of the Professional Football League, where a photo of Messi appears with ‘Ankara’ as the caption. It received a response from the official profile of the capital of Turkey. “Buenos Aires”, he wrote next to a celestial heart, the flag of the European country and a goat in reference to the initials GOAT (the best of all time, in Spanish).

In addition, during the last transmission of the match between Argentina Y Bolivia, the rapporteur of the Public TV, Pablo Giralt, premiered the nickname in what was the play prior to the fourth albiceleste goal scored by Lautaro Martinez. “Messi goes, Ankara, Ankara Messi as Luquitas would say”he exclaimed before the flea will enable Marcos Acuña to pull the flush center. With repercussion in various digital media and more than present in social networks (Ankara was TT on the day of the star’s 34th birthday), Lionel’s new reference seems to have solidified among soccer audiences.

Pablo Giralt premiered the nickname ‘Ankara’ in the broadcast against Bolivia

Who is Lucas Rodríguez, its creator? The streamer was born on March 21, 1992 in Buenos Aires. He always had a special love with football and especially with the club of which he is a fan, Boca Juniors. Although his first intention was to study sports journalism, he gave up the attempt and turned his life towards the plane of humor. His first steps were taken in the Paseo de La Plaza where he took a stand up course and met who was his work duo until recently, Roberto Galati.

The comedian also stood out in the world of football before ‘Ankara’ with the creation of ‘The theory’ in reference to some striking attitudes of Colombian footballers on the playing field. “It means that they play without any context. For better and for worse. For the same reason as Juanfer Quintero makes the goal in Madrid, Campuzano Y Carrascal they are cast within a day of each other, ”he explained during one of his broadcasts.

His sayings had a great impact on sports programs in Argentina where they agreed with him based on events that happened with Colombian players in the following weeks. The influence of Luquitas grows slowly at the level of South American football and its creativity when creating content It has a great impact on the public that usually consumes social networks and streaming platforms. To the point that he gave Messi a new nickname. The flea. Or Ankara.

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