Lionel Messi ‘Thanks God’ For Achieving ‘Everything in Football’ After FIFA World Cup & 8th Ballon d’Or

Lionel Messi made history last year as he got his hands on the title that eluded him for his entire career. Argentina put it all on the line during the 2022 World Cup as they defeated defending champion France in the final to lift the title. Following the win, Messi spoke about the notable triumph in an interview. La Pulga acknowledged god for encouraging him to bag the title that supported him in completing everything to win in football.

Throughout Messi’s career, fans across the seas have consistently questioned his influence on the Albiceleste and his inability to secure a World Cup victory. However, Messi took to the field with a fire under his belly during the World Cup. Despite a defeat in their opening game, Argentina never backed down and only stopped after they got their hands on the coveted world title. And finally, he was sainted!

Lionel Messi, thank god for his World Cup victory

La Pulga opened up about his World Cup triumph in a recent interview. The Argentine skipper was lauded by supporters around the country, who praised him for winning the title for the first time. Messi, almost a year following the win, has spoken up about his feelings following the victory.

Messi stated, “There are very few players who can say that they have achieved everything in football, and thank God I am one of them.” 

The Argentine has won multiple titles throughout his career. During his time with the national team, FC Barcelona, PSG, and Inter Miami, he has won 44 titles. Messi’s World Cup triumph will go down in history as one of his biggest wins, considering it helped him bag his historic eighth Ballon d’Or title.

La Pulga makes history to bag his 8th Ballon d’Or title

Lionel Messi made history in September as he became the first player in the history of soccer to win 8 Ballon d’Or titles. The Argentine, following the win, broke his record to stand at the top of the mountain. La Pulga’s career accolade also saw him surpass nations such as Germany and France, who were at the top of overall Ballon d’Or winners from a single nation.

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The win also saw the Albiceleste captain become the oldest player since 1956 to win the coveted award. Messi is now the second oldest player behind England icon Sir Stanley Matthews to get his hands on the award. Apart from his main accolades, the Inter Miami star etched his name in history books, becoming the first active MLS player to win the Ballon d’Or.

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