At the DRV PNK Stadium, the Major League Soccer team hosted a party, which included a friendly match, to celebrate the Rosario player’s historic eighth Ballon d’Or.
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Lionel Messi had his golden night at the DRV PNK Stadium. Inter Miami hosted a party – which included a friendly against New York City – Celebrating Rosario’s historic eighth Ballon d’Or win in Paris.
The party was held before the friendly match Golden Globe Award trophy presented to the fans in the stadium, and then Messi himself delivered a speech specifically thanking the club’s fans.
“Thank you for being here and giving me this beautiful tribute. It’s a very beautiful thing for me to share it with you. I’ve been here only a short time, but it seems like I’ve been here a long time.”, began the Argentinian.
He added: “It makes me feel comfortable and we’re handling it well. In our short time together we achieved some important achievements, such as the championship for our club. Something important. We are here to find him. This will be important for next year. We have a chance to play in an important game. I have no doubt we will have a great time.. I had no doubts, even less so now. “
“next year will be better. We will continue to enjoy and win championships. Hope to have you with me. We need your support. It’s great to have them around,” stressed the Argentina captain.
How many Ballon d’Ors has Lionel Messi won?
Messi won the Ballon d’Or and he won a total of eight Ballon d’Or awards in the following years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021 and 2023. first He won the honor at the age of 22, scoring 38 goals in an unstoppable Barcelona side, including scoring the winner in the Champions League final against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Manchester United. scored a goal. He shares a shortlist with Portuguese Xavi Hernandez and Andres Iniesta.
In 2010, He once again surpassed Xavi and Iniesta, who had won the World Cup in South Africa. Messi scored 47 goals that season and won the Golden Boot with 34 La Liga goals. next year He won La Liga and the Champions League and set a new record for Barcelona: with 53 goals, he became the club’s all-time top scorer in a single season.
in 2012Messi, who only won the Copa del Rey, became the first player to win four Ballon d’Or awards. Cristiano, who won the La Liga championship with Real Madrid, ranked second in the voting; Iniesta is below. 2015Barca won the treble with the inspired Leo, who again became La Liga’s top scorer with 43 goals and also won the Golden Boot. Cristiano finished second again, while Neymar reached the podium for the first time.
Messi wins La Liga title 2019 He was top scorer again with Barcelona and won the Golden Boot with 36 goals. He marked a milestone by becoming the first player in history to win the award six times. The penultimate year is 2021, He won the Copa America with the Argentina national team and won the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Now, in 2023, The Rosario star won his eighth Ballon d’Or, which he received from David Beckham (Inter Miami owner), surpassing Erling Haaland in the voting Second place) and Kylian Mbappe (third place). The award references the great special season that Leo had after winning the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, a wish that had eluded him throughout his career but which he actually achieved in the final stages.
Messi’s golden night at Inter Miami: every minute
22:00 – Messi delivers a speech on the night of tribute
The man from Rosario assured: “I want to thank everyone in the city of Miami for treating me and my family. They showed me a lot of love and they made me feel at home. This It’s a city of many people.” Latino. ”
“It makes me feel very comfortable and we get along very well. In the short time we have been together we have achieved something important, like the title of our club. That is important. We come to look for it. This is for us It’s important.” “We have the potential to play in an important game. I have no doubt that we will have a good time. I have no doubt, let alone now,” he added.
He concluded: “Next year will be better. We will continue to enjoy and win championships. I hope you will accompany us. We need your support. It is great to have you around.”
9:55pm: Lionel Messi speaks
“Thank you for being here and thank you for the beautiful tribute. It is a very beautiful thing for me to share this with you. I have only been here for a short time but it seems like I have been here for a long time Yeah,” the Argentinian began.
21.50 – Messi’s golden night begins
The DRV PNK Stadium has paid tribute to the Argentine number 10.
21.40 – This is how Inter Miami is built
The club announced the starting eleven.
21.25 – Messi ready for a special night at Inter Miami
The Argentine arrived with his teammates ahead of their game against New York City.
21.10 – Video before the Inter Miami celebrations
Everything is ready, the Rosario Night memorial service is about to begin.
Preview of Messi’s golden night at Inter Miami
20.50 – Leo arrives
Stars have turned up at the DRV PNK Stadium.
Leo Messi arrives on golden night
19.50 – Best winner of the Ballon d’Or
- Lionel Messi (8): 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021 and 2023.
- Cristiano Ronaldo (5): 2008, 2013, 2014, 2016 and 2017.
- Michel Platini (3): 1983, 1984 and 1985.
- Johan Cruyff (3): 1971, 1973 and 1974.
- Franz Beckenbauer (2): 1972 and 1976.
- Ronaldo Nazario (2): 1997 and 2002.
- Alfredo Di Stefano (2): 1957 and 1959.
- Kevin Keegan (2): 1978 and 1979.
- Karl-Heinz Rummenigge (2): 1980 and 1991.
19.25 – Ballon d’Or 2023 ranking: who wins and final position
Messi returned to the nomination after missing the last Ballon d’Or and won the eighth Ballon d’Or of his career – he has already won in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021 He won the Golden Globe Award in 2023 and 2023. Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe have a battle based on their goalscoring record from last season, but it’s not enough.
- 1-Lionel Messi (Inter Miami)
- 2- Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
- 3- Kylian Mbappe (Paris Saint-Germain)
- 4-Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City)
- 5-Rodri (Manchester City)
18.50 – Messi’s golden night schedule at Inter Miami
The party will start at 8pm and will be open to the public before the friendly match. Starting at 9:30pm, the Ballon d’Or trophy will be presented to fans in the stadium, followed by speeches from Messi himself, owner and head coach Jorge Mas and MLS president Don Garber.
Afterwards, the match between Inter Miami and New York City will take place at 10 pm, with stars present from the start and technical guidance from Gerardo Martino. The club will then hold a BRESH after-party at the XBTO NW Club to celebrate this historic moment.
18.25 – Where to watch Messi’s golden night at Inter Miami live
From any corner of the earth, Messi’s golden night at Inter Miami is available to watch with MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
Subscription costs $7.99 per month, or $24.99 for the remainder of the season; includes all regular season and playoff games. If you’re already an Apple TV user, you can get it for free for seven days, then pay $6.99 per month.
As usual, you can also follow along on the website www.tycsports.com.
18.20 – When is Messi’s golden night at Inter Miami (various countries)
- Argentina: 20 hours
- Brazil: 20 hours
- Uruguay: 20 hours
- Paraguay: 20 hours
- Chile: 20 hours
- Bolivia: 19 hours
- Venezuela: 19 hours
- Ecuador: 18 hours
- Peru: 18. hours
- Colombia: 18 hours
- Mexico: 17 hours
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