Lionel Messi took to Instagram to communicate his euphoria at winning his seventh Ballon d’Or. The Argentine beat down any semblance of Robert Lewandowski and Jorginho to get his record-extending award.
Lionel Messi’s Ballon d’Or achievement can be attributed generally to his prosperity with Argentina in the Copa America. Although, the forward was additionally the top scorer in La Liga last season with 30 goals.
“Although I always put the collective forward, I cannot hide my joy at having been able to win another Ballon d’Or. I want to thank you and dedicate to all my colleagues and @afaseleccion staff for the beautiful year we have lived through. Also those I had at @fcbarcelona and those at @psg.”
“And of course to my family and friends, as well as to all the people who support me, who are next to me, take care of me and make me perform every day: without all of them this would never have been possible. And thanks also to @francefootball for the Gala and the award. Big hug!!!”
Lionel Messi was extremely thankful to win the Ballon d’Or during his acknowledgment speech.
“I am really proud to win the France Football Ballon d’Or once again. It is incredible to win it for the seventh time. I would like to thank my family, my friends and all the people who follow me and always support me, because without them I could not have done it,” he said.
He additionally recognized Robert Lewandowski’s accomplishments in the course of the last two seasons. The Pole was the top pick to win the Ballon d’Or in 2020. In any case, FIFA chose not to have the honor function because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lionel Messi, however, gave the Bayern Munich forward the commendation he merited in what was a good gesture by the Argentine.
“I’d like to mention Robert. It’s been a real honour to compete with him. I think France Football should award you your 2020 Ballon d’Or. You deserve it.”
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