Lionel Messi: The tributes continue to flow for Leo Messi. The World Cup win in Qatar in December 2022 must have been the happiest moment in the life of La Pulga Atomica. He has been receiving love from all over the world post that famous win over France. In the latest incident of acknowledging his contribution and love for the game, CONMEBOL felicitated Messi in a unique manner. A Lionel Messi statue with the World Cup in his hands will be placed alongside Pele and Diego Maradona at CONMEBOL Headquarters. Follow Lionel Messi LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN
December 2022 was quite a crowning moment for Lionel Messi and it almost dissipated the GOAT talks once and for all. The statue will be placed in the CONMEBOL museum next to those of legendary players Pelé and Diego Maradona.
Lionel Messi STATUE
During the event prior to the Copa Libertadores draw, Messi also received replicas of the World Cup and the Finalissima trophy, which Argentina won against Italy. Together with him, his teammates and coach Lionel Scaloni received tiny trophies, one of which was the trophy from the Copa America that was won in Brazil in 2021.
⭐️🇦🇷 ¡Una noche llena de sorpresas! La reacción de Lionel Messi al descrubrir su estatua con la Copa del Mundo. #LaNocheDeLasEstrellas ⚽🏆 pic.twitter.com/T3nYWYdutc
— CONMEBOL.com (@CONMEBOL) March 27, 2023
Messi’s words after the tribute
Lionel Messi was quite emotional at receiving this tribute from the South American governing body. He tried to vocalize just how special he felt. He said, ‘I’m fulfilled with this, it was what I was missing. Thank God I got everything in football. I keep these cups in the museum at home. Thanks to Conmebol for this tribute to us and to Sole for the theme, we listen to it a lot and it reminds me of when she sang it to Diego.’
He continued, ‘We are living very beautiful moments, we were lucky to return to Argentina after the World Cup and we received many expressions of affection. It was different, that’s how the people of Argentina show it. In many parts of the world they were happy for us. The last thing I want to say is that beyond the love that this group receives, I think we are still not aware of what it means. We think about what is coming and Not what we did, this is for life. I’m fulfilled with this, it was what I was missing. Thank God I got everything in football.’
¡Messi al museo! La CONMEBOL hace homenaje a Lionel Messi con su estatua, levantando la Copa del Mundo. 💯🤩 #LaNocheDeLasEstrellas ⚽🏆 pic.twitter.com/whkAEqN9vG
— CONMEBOL.com (@CONMEBOL) March 27, 2023
He also took this opportunity to address young athletes around the world. Messi said, ‘I had never thought about this, my dream as a boy was to be a professional football player. I always tried to improve myself and want more. I had many defeats but I always looked forward.’
He ended by saying, ‘I always wanted to go for a win, that’s the most important thing. Fighting for your dreams, the ball is the most beautiful thing there is.’
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Now that Messi heads back to Paris after the international break, the speculations will begin again regarding his future. He still hasn’t signed his extension with PSG and also has interest from the MLS, Saudi Pro League and a sensational return to FC Barcelona is also on the cards. Only time will tell where Messi plays next season.
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