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A 1976 design by Jewish fan Norberto “Toto” Rud, born in Buenos Aires, now adorns the Argentina national team’s jersey and is visible on Lionel Messi’s globally popular shirts.
From a message to the Argentine Maccabiah team to a peace‑tour visit at the Western Wall, Lionel Messi’s career has intersected with Jewish and Israeli culture in ways that extend far beyond the football pitch.
An exploration of Lionel Messi’s unexpected ties to Jewish and Israeli causes, from a 2013 pilgrimage to the Western Wall to a 2023 anecdote that may have saved a life, revealing how sport, faith and geopolitics intertwine.
A look at Norberto “Toto” Rud’s 1976 crest, its symbolism, the legacy of Club Náutico Hacoaj, and the political undercurrents surrounding Argentina’s upcoming match against Egypt.
The iconic crest worn by Lionel Messi and countless Argentine players traces its roots to Norberto “Toto” Rud, a Jewish member of Club Náutico Hacoaj, who crafted the design in 1976. His son Oliver reflects on the lasting pride the emblem brings to the Jewish community and the world of football.