Lionel Messi was given eight gold rings to represent each of his Ballon d’Or crowns. The Argentine star, 36, was named winner of the award for a record-breaking eighth time while attending a joyous ceremony in Paris in February.

Inter Miami’s striker was given a 14-carat gold ring by sportswear giant Adidas. Each circle, which is supposed to be off, symbolizes Messi’s Ballon d’Or victory. They have an article relating to memorable moments in Messi’s career, including three stars to mark Argentina’s World Cup win and another with the number of goals ’91’ to mark marks his record for goals scored in a calendar year. One of the photos released by Adidas depicts Messi expressing his gratitude to NBA legend Bill Russell.

Messi was photographed with his hands between his face, wearing eight bracelets, to emulate the same pose of 11-time NBA champion Russell in a classic photo shoot in 1996. Argentinian, considered one of the greatest player of all time, beat Map City star Erling Haaland to this year’s Golden Ball award. It comes after another season for Messi, who guided his team to World Cup glory in Qatar in December.

He scored 32 goals in 55 matches in all competitions to help PSG win Ligue 1 before moving to MLS to join David Beckham’s Inter Miami. Beckham presented him with the coveted award at the Theater dυ Chatelet in Paris, to enthusiastic cheers from members of the crowd. “It’s great to be here again to enjoy this moment,” Messi said. ‘To be able to win the World Cup and achieve my dream.’

Speaking about Messi, Beckham said: ‘It’s special to say he’s a Miami player and he’s in this city. He will celebrate this with his teammates and family in his own way. ‘We’ll do our best to celebrate it the Miami way. I’m sure we can have a nice party.” The 1st championship champion beat several competitors to take first place, with Haalпd second, Kylianп Mbappe third and Keviп De Brυyп second.

When asked at the ceremony whether he was the best football player in history, the 36-year-old replied: ‘As I always say, I don’t know if I am the best player. historical or not. ‘If I was the best, this would be a wonderful thing.’ Messi also wrote on his Instagram: “I would like to thank everyone in the world who has supported me so much. many people in my career and to the people I would especially like to dedicate this award to, along with my family, who have always been by my side.” .

‘This is the Golden Ball that I also want to share with my colleagues, the technical department, the staff… Because without the World Cup that we achieved together, it would not have been possible to win it. Congratulations to all the winners and thank you!’ He also wished former Argentinian legend Diego Maradoпa, who died in 2020 after a serious heart attack, a happy birthday in his speech accept his award.

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