PSG celebrate Lionel Messi’s record-breaking 7th Ballon d’Or triumph: Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on Sunday donned a special gold-tinted kit against Monaco to celebrate their striker Lionel Messi’s record-breaking seventh Ballon d’Or triumph. Follow more such sports news on InsideSport.IN.
PSG celebrate Lionel Messi’s record-breaking 7th Ballon d’Or triumph: Ligue 1 giants wear special edition kit vs Monaco
The 34-year-old Argentine, who led his nation to the Copa America 2021 title win for the first time since 1993 in the summer, pipped Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski for the top award at the Theatre du Chatelet in November.
To celebrate the former Barcelona star’s achievement, PSG designed a limited edition kit that consisted of their traditional blue home strip with gold numbers and names inscribed on the back.
Lionel Messi was one of the favourites to win this year’s Ballon d’Or but faced stiff competition from the likes of Mohamed Salah and Lewandowski. Midfielder Jorginho was also a top contender for the coveted prize after winning the Champions League 2020-21 with Chelsea and Euro 2020 with Italy.
Speaking to the club’s official website, the 34-year-old said: ‘I’m really proud to win the France Football Ballon d’Or once again.
“It’s incredible to win it for the seventh time. I would like to thank my family, my friends and all the people who follow me and always support me, because without them I couldn’t have done it’.
The moment Lionel Messi’s SEVENTH Ballon D’or was announced 😍pic.twitter.com/rcdC80Mz9G
— TotalMessi (@TotaILeoMessi) November 29, 2021
PSG Chairman and CEO Nasser Al-Khelaifi also congratulated Messi and said, ‘I would like to warmly congratulate Leo.
“The club is immensely proud that one of our players has won this most prestigious and coveted title.
“Leo is making football history once again. Along with all our supporters around the world, we are delighted to be able to enjoy one of most iconic footballers of all time in the Rouge & Bleu shirt,” he said.
Talking about PSG’s Sunday encounter, Kylian Mbappe scored a braced in his team’s 2-0 win against Monaco at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris.
With the win, Ligue 1 table-toppers PSG extended their lead over second-placed Marseille by 13 points.
PSG celebrate Lionel Messi’s record-breaking 7th Ballon d’Or triumph: Ligue 1 giants wear special edition kit vs Monaco
