Simeone's son to wear 'Simeone' at World Cup, inspired by father's grit and Messi's greatness

Giuliano Simeone is set to make his World Cup debut with the Argentine national team, carrying the weight and pride of his famous surname. He revealed his intention to wear "Simeone" on his jersey, a promise made to his family to honor their legacy.

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The truth is it's a dream to be here at a World Cup. It's the ultimate for a football player, it's everything you want since you started playing ball as a child.

"Always with a knife between the teeth, playing to the limit and leaving everything with your feet on the ground," Giuliano said, echoing the fierce, committed style his father, Diego Simeone, was known for. He admitted to knowing his father's playing days more through videos but clearly absorbed the family's ethos of giving 110% for teammates and country.

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I always told my family that if I could represent our country one day, I would put the Simeone surname on the jersey so they would be proud.

His father's advice for the tournament was simple yet profound: "Leave everything for the jersey, it's unique. Maintain your usual humility and work ethic. Be ready to contribute, whether for one minute or five, by giving your maximum."

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From what I've seen and what they tell me, he always gave 110 percent for the person next to him. Argentina is always a family.

Giuliano also spoke glowingly of sharing a locker room with Lionel Messi, calling him "the best player in history." He noted Messi's leadership and daily dedication, stating, "He's the first in the gym and ready to train." Witnessing Messi lift the 2022 World Cup trophy on his birthday was a moment of immense pride for the young player.

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Always with a knife between the teeth, playing to the limit and leaving everything with your feet on the ground.