Lionel Messi Immortalised As Rare Mint-Like Plant Species Gets Named After Him
News sports football Lionel Messi Immortalised As Rare Mint-Like Plant Species Gets Named After Him Last Updated:October 18, 2026, 5:35 PM IST Scientists named a rare, endangered plant species from Peru Salvia messii after football star Lionel Messi, joining a tradition of naming new species after sports icons. Lionel Messi (AP Photo) As if Lionel…