Argentina's victory in the final of the Qatar World Cup 2022 is, unsurprisingly, still making headlines. The world of manga is no stranger to the Albiceleste's achievement either. They are quite fond of football in Japan, with 'Blue Lock' proof of that.

However, this isn't the only football manga that is a success in the Land of the Rising Sun. 'Ao Ashi' is another series that is well known when we talk about spokon and the beautiful game. In fact, it is one of the most famous.

As a result, its author, Yugo Kobayashi, wanted to congratulate the Argentina national team and, specifically, Lionel Messi, in his own way. How? Well, with a spectacular drawing starring the No.10.

The drawing of Messi by the author of Ao Ashi

The drawing has generated an overwhelmingly positive response. The drawing of the No. 10 with the two stars (in the future there will be three) on his chest and his arm in a celebratory pose has been very well received.

The mangaka, in any case, has been very faithful to his style, meaning it's a recreation of the Argentine star from his perspective.

It is a drawing typical of Kobayashi, so moving away from that style likely wasn't appropriate.