In the lead-up to the 2026 World Cup final, Didier Drogba recalled an experience he shared with Lionel Messi during a trip to a village in the African jungle, where both participated in an advertising campaign.
According to the former Ivory Coast footballer, the Argentine captain was deeply affected by the living conditions of the area's inhabitants, especially the difficulties in accessing clean water and basic services.
Drogba recounted that, after the activity concluded, Messi expressed his concern for the community's situation and decided to allocate the money he received from the campaign to infrastructure projects for the residents.
