For Argentina, he is the all-time top scorer and led his nation to Copa America glory last year after a 28-year trophy drought including a string of heartbreaking finals defeats. All that is missing in the Messi story is a World Cup. But even should the unthinkable happen and Argentina...
"To win the Copa America and then the World Cup, to get it done is amazing. All of them [Ballon d'Or awards] are special for different reasons." Prior to Messi receiving his award, Barcelona and Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmatí won the Ballon d'Or Féminin after a ...
Lionel Messi thanked Robert Lewandowski in his speech as he accepted his seventh Ballon d'Or, and added that the Bayern striker should be awarded the 2020 prize. Messi said: "I’d like to mention Robert, it’s been a real honour to compete with him. I think France Football should award...
“You are the best team of the season in America” “Miami loves football, the world loves football, and the world loves Miami,” Infantino said in an on-pitch speech at the club’s Chase Stadium. “So I have three things to tell you. The first: many congratulation...
During his acceptance speech, Messi admitted Lewandowski also deserved the award. "I want to tell Robert that it is an honor for me to be up against him," he said. "Last year everyone agreed that you were the winner. I think France Football should give you your ...
3. Messi won the award the minute he won Copa America as its best player and highest goal scorer and Lewy did not go far in the UCL. To the informed football literati, leading your team to win the Copa international tournament after 28 solid years carries more weig...
of the Year for his exploits as he finished as the top scorer in the world for both club and country. The Pole seemed to be the favourite to win the Ballon d'Or for the longest time. However, Lionel Messi's success with ...
Lionel Messi lifted the Copa America for the first time in his career this summer with Argentina, and completed a move from Barcelona to PSG. Does this make him the official GOAT now? 04:51-Nov 30, 2021 🏟 Chelsea win Club of the Year ...