The Argentine starLionel Messi was received this Tuesday at theInter Miami afterhaving won the eighth Ballon d'Or of his sporting career, a fact that makes him the first active player to achieve this individual award in the history of the United States Soccer League (MLS).
“Welcome home, winner,” was the message shared by the sports team on the social network
In the field ofFlorida Blue Training Center, House ofInter Miami, a huge eight was visible. Las Garzas also shared a video in which they make a pass for Messi.
Leo returned to Florida to work under the coaching staff headed by Gerardo Martino.
After the gala that took place inThe Chatelet Theater in Paris, the American club had written on its X account: “Eight times winner, one name: MESSI.”
From the ceremony itself, Inter Miami did not want to miss the results. There, next to Messi, were the brothersJorge and José Mas Santos, owners of the Florida club, andXavi Asensi, director of the commercial area.
was also foundDavid Beckham, one of the club's shareholders, and who finally presented the award to the Argentine star.
Beckham himself wrote on Instagram: “A great honor to present Leo with his eighth Ballon d'Or tonight in Paris… Miami is truly honored to have The Best. Congratulations my friend".
The grateful Argentine had words “for all the people around the world who supported me so much during my career,” but especially for “my family who was always by my side.”
His particular gratitude, too, was for theArgentina national team, whose victory in Qatar 2022 promoted this achievement that is celebrated today "because without the World Cup that we achieved together it would have been impossible to win it."
Currently theInter Miami is out of theplayoffs of Major League Soccer, occupying the penultimate place in the general standings. An extended vacation for the man from Rosario, who will spend some time away from football activity.
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