Lionel Messi Remains The G.O.A.T. As He Wins His 8th Ballon d'Or | READ MORE
Faith Ukanwa
Oct 31, 2023
Lionel Messi Remains The G.O.A.T. As He Wins His 8th Ballon d'Or | READ MORE
Argentine professional footballer, Lionel Andr├®s Messi popularly known as Lionel Messi, has remained the Greatest Of All Times (G.O.A.T.), as he has won his 8th Ballon d'Or prize.
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Messi claimed the 2023 Ballon d'Or in Paris. He was presented with the award by David Beckham, owner of Inter Miami and runner-up in the 1999 Ballon d'Or.
Speaking, Messi said;
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"I couldn't imagine having the career that I've had.
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"Everything that I've achieved. The fortune I've had playing for the best team in the world, the best team in history. It's nice to win these individual trophies. To win the Copa America and then the World Cup, to get it done is amazing.
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"Being world champion was fantastic. But the truth is I've never really got used to receiving awards and being on the stage like this.
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"Slowly I have got used to it a bit more since winning it for the first time in 2009. I think today is the last time I will win it, so it feels calmer and I will enjoy it in a different way.
"I'm proud of the career I've had. I've enjoyed football all my life and soon I'll enjoy it from the other side.
"I don't know for how much longer I'll play but I plan to enjoy it.
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"I can't put a number on it as things can change very quickly from day to day in football. But I know that day is getting closer and closer."
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— Faith Ukanwa