2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021…and 2023. Leo Messi Monday night win his eighth Ballon d’Or and placed more than three cristiano ronaldo (2008, 2013, 2014, 2016 and 2017).
After the evening, the Argentine recalled his “battle” with the Portuguese that “won everything” in a statement to L’Equipe.
“It’s always a great battle of sports quotes. We feed off each other’s strengths because we are both very competitive. And he always wanted to win at everything,” he explained.
Messi, in turn, underlined the longevity and persistence of both football players: “This is a very good time for us and for the people who love football. There is a lot of merit in what we have done for so long because, Say as usual, It’s easy to get there, hard to stay“.
“We have always been at the forefront In 10 or 15 years, this is very difficult to maintain. “It’s a spectacle and a great memory for everyone who loves football,” Leo added.
Who will be your successor?
At the same time, Messi also talked about the new generation of young people who will take over the baton left by him and Cristiano. According to “10”, four names stand out.
“There’s a couple of players where there could be a really good debate over the next few years. Haaland, Mbappe, Vinicius…A lot of young guys are going to have a good fight. Ramin YamalHe is young, already playing for Barcelona, becoming a protagonist and probably also playing for someone,” he concluded.