Lionel Messi reveals his eighth Ballon d’Or at Inter Miami and promises: ‘We will keep winning titles’

Before Inter Miami resumes action, what is Friendly match against New York City FC at the stadium DRV PNK Stadium, Lionel Messi He presented his eighth Ballon d’Or to the audience and addressed those present: “Good evening and first of all thank you for being here. Thank you for this wonderful tribute, it is very beautiful for me to be able to share it with you. I come The time here is short, but it seems like it has been here for a long time. I want to thank everyone in the city of Miami for the way my family and I have been treated and for showing me so much love. It’s a city with a lot of Latinos and I feel very comfortable in it and we get along well.

In an event called “Noche d’Or”, dedicated to celebrating the Argentinian star, the No. 10 himself urged fans to strive for more in 2024: “Our time together was short, but we achieved To achieve this first title for this club, it’s very important because we came looking for it, the club and the players need it because of how we got there. It’s very important for next year’s competition and it gives us the opportunity to compete in a It’s an important game and, like I said at the beginning, I have no doubt that we’re going to have a good time and we’re going to enjoy it.”

The meeting will help Rosario add rhythm to his South American qualifying doubleheader against Argentina next week. Lionel Scaloni’s team (squad list just announced) They will face Uruguay at the Estadio Candy Box on Thursday the 16th and visit Brazil at the Maracanã Stadium on Tuesday the 21st: tomorrow they will travel to Buenos Aires to prepare for these commitments.

“I don’t have any doubts today. I didn’t have any at first and I don’t have any now. Next year will be even better and we will continue to enjoy it and we will continue to win championships and I hope you will be with us like you are during these few months that I have to be here because we need your support and it is great to have you by our side alright. We have important things next year that we must do together. Thank you very much and good night”, this was Messi’s last speech.

Jorge Mas, one of the founders of Inter Miami, gave a brief speech on the pitch before welcoming Leo: “To my people, to my city, to my friends. This is a celebration worth celebrating night. “122 days ago, Messi came to our city, less than 200 meters away from here, and started a new chapter in his life. “