• Football
  • Boxing
  • UFC
  • Home
  • Football
    • England
    • Transfer News
    • Premier League
    • Champions League
    • Lionel Messi
    • Cristiano Ronaldo
    • EA FC 25
    • Wrexham
  • Boxing
    • Tyson Fury
    • Anthony Joshua
    • Oleksandr Usyk
    • Mike Tyson
    • Jake Paul
    • Logan Paul
  • UFC
    • Dana White
    • Conor McGregor
    • Khabib Nurmagomedov
    • Jon Jones
    • Paddy Pimblett
    • Joe Rogan
  • Other Sport
    • Athletics
    • Formula 1
    • MMA
    • Motorsport
    • NBA
    • Darts
    • NFL
    • Snooker
    • Wrestling
    • Tennis
    • Cricket
    • Golf
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • LADbible Group
  • LADbible
  • UNILAD
  • GAMINGbible
  • Tyla
  • UNILAD Tech
  • FOODbible
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Threads
Snapchat
TikTok
YouTube
The gift Lionel Messi received from Inter Miami teammates after winning Ballon d'Or

Home> Football> Football News

Published 10:11 1 Nov 2023 GMT

The gift Lionel Messi received from Inter Miami teammates after winning Ballon d'Or

He received a gift.

Chris Byfield

Chris Byfield

Lionel Messi received a gift from his Inter Miami teammates after winning the Ballon d’Or.

On Monday Messi won a record-extending eighth Ballon d’Or at a ceremony in Paris.

The Argentinian finished ahead of Manchester City forward Erling Haaland and Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe after leading his nation to their first World Cup triumph since 1986 last December.

Advert

In the Qatar World Cup Messi captained his side, scored seven goals in seven games and was crowned player of the tournament.

The Ballon d'Or recognises the best footballer of the year and is voted for by 100 journalists from around the world.

And upon Messi receiving his eighth award, three more than anyone else, with Cristiano Ronaldo having won it five times, his Inter Miami teammates offered the Argentinian a big golden cut out of an ‘8’, signed by the squad.

You can watch it below.

Advert

While presenting Messi with the cut-out, Miami goalkeeper Drake Callender said: “To the best player in the world. Already signed by all the [players].

“Thank you Leo. Congratulations again. Ocho.”

As well as helping Argentina to World Cup glory, Messi also played a key role as Inter Miami won their first-ever trophy - the Leagues Cup.

The pint-sized forward has scored 11 goals in 14 appearances for the Major League Soccer side.

Advert

Upon winning the Ballon d’Or earlier this week, Messi said: "It's nice to be here once more to enjoy this moment. To be able to win the World Cup and achieve my dream.

The former Barcelona and Paris St-Germain star continued: "I couldn't imagine having the career I've had and everything I've achieved, the fortune I've had to be part of the best team in history.

"All of them [Ballon d'Or awards] are special for different reasons."

SPORTbible are on WhatsApp! We've launched a dedicated news channel to send you the latest news, features and plenty more directly on WhatsApp and all you need to do to sign up is click through to our one-way broadcast channel here for 'SPORTbible News' to appear in the 'Updates' tab on your WhatsApp.

Featured Image Credit: Inter Miami

Topics: Football, Lionel Messi, Inter Miami, Ballon d'Or

Chris Byfield
Chris Byfield

Sport journalist with experience writing on football, rugby, boxing and the Olympics. I'm also a Crystal Palace fan. Please don't hold this against me.

Advert

Advert

Advert

Choose your content:

6 hours ago
7 hours ago
10 hours ago
  • 6 hours ago

    Erik ten Hag to get rid of Bayer Leverkusen player for the second time after selling him to the club while in charge of Man Utd

    Former Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag looks poised to get rid of the same player for two different clubs.

    Football
  • 7 hours ago

    Fans lose their minds and say 'announce Yamal' after Barcelona superstar spotted in Premier League club's shirt

    Lamine Yamal sent fans wild this week after being seen in an iconic English football shirt.

    Football
  • 7 hours ago

    Sir Alex Ferguson ripped into former Man Utd star for what he allowed Cristiano Ronaldo to do

    Sir Alex Ferguson lectured the former Manchester United player following the incident with Cristiano Ronaldo.

    Football
  • 10 hours ago

    Football legend reveals he was on the verge of signing for Man Utd after idolising Old Trafford star for years

    The player represented the likes of Barcelona, Inter and AC Milan during his career but never got the chance to play for Manchester United.

    Football
  • Lionel Messi aimed public dig at PSG as Inter Miami set up awkward Club World Cup reunion
  • Lionel Messi receives huge payment from Barcelona immediately after Inter Miami crash out of Club World Cup
  • Fans are all making the same point about Lionel Messi after Inter Miami are crushed by PSG in Club World Cup
  • Bombshell report on Lionel Messi's future at Inter Miami drops after Club World Cup exit and it changes everything