The 2023 Golden Ball awards event took place at the Chatelet Theatre in Paris (France) early on October 31. It’s no surprise that Lionel Messi, the 2022 World Cup champion, beat out Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland to win his eighth Golden Ball of his career.
When he received the Golden Ball and the title of greatest player in history, Messi delivered a lengthy statement. The camera captured the three Messi brothers’ real faces as everyone in the theatre listened and congratulated El Pulga.
Thiago, the oldest son, is naturally quiet, so he simply rested his chin in meditation while listening to his father speak. Mateo, Messi’s naughty second brother nicknamed “Chairman” of Messi’s anti-fan club by fans, yawned again and lay crookedly, tipping on the chair. Ciro, the youngest boy, sat on his mother’s lap and sat on the chair. People gasped, “What a true “anti-fan,” as they witnessed the three boys’ succession of reactions.
Messi spoke when receiving the 2023 Golden Ball title
Older brother Mateo yawned when he heard his father give his award acceptance speech
The eldest Thiago put his chin in his hands in thought, but the two younger brothers did not even smile
The youngest boy, Ciro, lay down on the chair and waited for his father to finish speaking
The three gentlemen went on stage to receive the award with Messi
On the day he received his 8th Golden Ball, Messi said he could not set a specific date for his retirement. “As I said, I love football and want to continue,” Messi said.
The Argentine legend also thanked his teammates on the Argentine National Team, who stood by his side to win the 2022 World Cup.
“This Golden Ball is a great gift for all Argentines. I don’t want to forget Haaland or Mbappé, who have had a wonderful, spectacular year and in the coming years they will win this award. I have been lucky to be here (the Golden Ball awards ceremony) for many years. I want to especially mention all those who were happy when Argentina won the world championship”, Messi did not forget to mention team spirit. and the people of Argentina.
In addition to his family, wife and children, Messi also specially mentioned the late famous player Diego Maradona: “Happy birthday to you, Diego. I think there is no better place than here to send congratulations to you. Ball This gold is also yours and that of all Argentines.”
Messi is great in both football and personality