Lionel Messi, who this Monday was crowned with his eighth Ballon d’Or at the award gala in Paris, gave an emotional speech where he not only expressed his gratitude for the award, but also made special mention of his competitors, Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé.
“I don’t want to forget Haaland and Kylian. “They had an incredible year, both individually and collectively,” said the captain of the Argentine team, in his speech at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris.
And he added: “Haaland was spectacular, he achieved everything. I have no doubt that in the coming years they will win this award because of the type of players they are. “They are two football beasts and they will have a very beautiful fight in the coming years,” said the Argentine.
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At another point in his speech, the most awarded soccer player in the world said: “I am lucky to have been in this gala for many years and the players are changing, but the level never drops, so we are going to continue enjoying it.” many more years”.
“I don’t know if what I have left is a lot or a little, after the career I had I have to continue enjoying, loving what I like to do the most, enjoying it from another side. I have been saying it, I want to continue enjoying, whatever it gives, while “I’m physically well and can continue competing. I can’t say the number because I don’t know what can happen tomorrow, but hopefully it will be a long time. It’s what I know how to do and what I like the most,” he clarified.
The memory of Diego Maradona and the mention of Antonela
Messi’s speech also included a reminder, on a significant day for the anniversary of Diego Maradona’s birth. In this context, “La Pulga” dedicated an emotional message to the Argentine and world soccer icon and assured that he would share this award with him and with all of Argentina. Messi’s words generated a standing ovation at the Châtelet Theater in Paris.
The footballer did not forget his millions of followers and thanked all the people who have supported him throughout his career.
”I want to make a special mention for all the people who wanted me to be world champion. “It was very nice that people of different nationalities congratulated me for being world champion.”
And he had a special paragraph for Antonela and her children: “I want to thank my family, my wife and my children for having been through the worst moments and for helping me achieve my goals and my dreams.”
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