The Time Magazine has just announced its 100 most influential list. This list is special for soccer fans as World Cup winner Lionel Messi has made his way to the list along with many notable personalities. The owner of Bournemouth AFC and Hollywood titan Michael B. Jordan made his way to the cover of the Magazine. Even the Wrexham AFC owner celebrated this inclusion.
Tennis legend Roger Federer presented Lionel Messi’s case. This isn’t the first time he has portrayed his fandom for the little Argentinian. Along with Messi; Kylian Mbappe, Elon Musk, Patrick Mahomes, and many more have been influential enough to be on the elusive list.
Wrexham owner congratulated Michael B. Jordan
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Amid all this, Ryan Reynolds didn’t forget to congratulate Jordan. As a fellow soccer team owner and a fellow Hollywood titan, Reynolds shared Michael B. Jordan’s post on his Instagram story and wrote, “Hell. Yes.” Although Reynolds must still be busy celebrating the magnificent win against Notts County.
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Bournemouth had struggled in the beginning, being in the relegation zone. As the season comes to a close, Bournemouth has since escaped the danger zone. Meanwhile, Ryan Reynolds’ team is doing its best to speed up their run to the Premier League. Due to a magnificent save by Ben Foster, their promotional hopes remain alive as they gain a much-needed advantage.
It must surprise fans as Ryan Reynolds didn’t get a spot on the list, despite doing an amazing job with Wrexham AFC. He is also doing his best to own an NHL club, in which he is getting a tough battle from WWE legend Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.
Messi’s inclusion at the top of the revered list shocked many, and his inclusion was introduced in a special manner by a special athlete.
Federer made Messi’s case
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Talking about the influence Messi carries, Tennis legend Roger Federer wrote, “My career has just come to an end. I now realize how much weight we athletes carry. But in our daily lives, we don’t even realize it. For a football player like Messi, that weight likely feels more massive, as he represents both a world-renowned club and a very passionate country. Argentina’s World Cup victory was magnificent.”
Lionel Messi was named to TIME's 100 Most Influential People of 2023 and it was accompanied by this powerful tribute from Roger Federer.
The ultimate respect from one 🐐 to another 👏 pic.twitter.com/4DACdCd89q
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) April 13, 2023
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Messi is not the only personality with a legendary writer in this edition. NFL Champion Patrick Mahomes also made the list. NFL legend Peyton Manning made his case. Do you think Ryan Reynolds deserved a spot on the list? Drop your views in the comments below.
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