Fort Lauderdale – Lionel Messi Held golden ball The pregame ceremony ended as fireworks exploded in the sky. that’s all, inter miami In 2023, the final celebration for the best football player in the world begins.
Messi was on the pitch with his club on Friday MLS, Have a friendly match new york city football club.The purpose of convening this meeting is to commemorate the Fifth Plenary Session of the Eighth Central Committee of the Communist Party of China golden ball The Argentinian Star Award, presented last month at a grand ceremony Paris.
No other player has won the award more than five times.
Messi, holding the trophy in his left hand, walked towards the center circle on the golden carpet paved on the court. Among those awaiting the South American star’s arrival at the brief ceremony were the Commissioner of Major League Soccer, Don Garber.
Messi hugs Garber and team owner miami inter milan, Jorge Mas and Jose Mas. When “Flea” lifted the trophy, the audience gave him warm applause.
“First of all, thank you, thank you for being here.for this beautiful tribute“Messi said. “For me, it is a very beautiful thing to be able to share it with you. In fact, I have only been here for a short time, but it seems like I have been here for a long time. “
This moment is for MLS Even Garber whipped out his phone to take photos.
“You, followers inter miamithey had the best game ever,” Garber said. “He was the winner of the eighth golden ball, As captain, he led the team to victory League Cup.Thank you, “Leo”, thank you for believing MLS And make us your club and league of choice. “
Messi’s debut League Cup And led the team to win the first trophy in history. At MLS events, inter miami Failed to qualify for the playoffs.
Messi wants more:
“We have won the first title for this club, our club“Messi said. “It’s very important because we need it… It’s important for next year. I never doubted that we would have a good time and today I no longer doubt that next year will be even better and that we will continue to win championships. “
This game is almost irrelevant. New York FC won 2-1. Messi’s free kick in stoppage time could have equalized the score, but the ball went over the goal just before the final whistle.
The ceremony marked the culmination of Messi’s first four months as a member of Club America. His first campaign started with a party on the field and ended with another party, And looking forward to the second season.
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fountain: Associated Press