Argentina paid tribute to Messi before their game against Uruguay, celebrating his eighth Ballon d’Or victory.
As the match was about to begin, Messi was escorted to the center of the field where he received a round of applause from the fans. He was presented with a trophy and a plaque bearing his name, while an official spokesperson expressed gratitude for his accomplishments and extended congratulations for this prestigious award.
In 2022, Messi successfully led Argentina to win the World Cup, marking the first time he achieved this feat in his career. As a result, he was honored with his eighth Ballon d’Or and received global recognition for his accomplishment.
Although the outcome didn’t go as planned, Messi’s club Inter Miami from Argentina organized a friendly match called Noche d’Or against New York City FC, a team from the MLS, to acknowledge his achievement. They also shared the victory on social media.
Now, Messi has finally been able to receive a warm welcome from his fellow countrymen as La Albiceleste aims to maintain their impressive performance in the Conmebol World Cup qualifying matches..
Argentina’s national team, known as La Albiceleste, will aim to secure another three points in the World Cup qualifying match against Uruguay, which features Liverpool star Darwin Nunez. Currently, both teams occupy the top two positions in the standings, with Argentina leading by a narrow margin of two points.
