After receiving The golden ball In Paris, Lionel Messi He flew with his family to United State This Tuesday, he trained with his teammates. As expected, his return did not go unnoticed by the team Inter Miami I prepared a special reception for him.
The players congratulated the Argentine on his eighth victory The golden ball, An unprecedented figure in the history of football, each of them dedicated a few words of affection and gratitude to him. On the other hand, they made the traditional tunnel through which it passes flea He had to run while several people kicked and hit him in a friendly manner, while pieces of paper flew in the air.
Turn archer Drake Callender He was responsible for delivering the gift on behalf of the entire team. A giant golden number bearing the signatures of all the team players.
Lionel MessiWorld champion with the Argentine national team The State of Qatar He was selected for the eighth time in his career as an award winner The golden ballsuperior to the Norwegian Erling Haaland And to French Killian MbappeOn Monday, at a ceremony held in Paris. After the years 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015 and 2019 with Barcelona, and 2021 when he already wore the colors of Paris Saint-Germain, the 36-year-old from Rosario has added another line to his record of personal successes.
“I want to thank all my teammates. This award comes in recognition of what has been achieved with the Argentine national team. This is a gift to the entire Argentine group,” Leo said on stage after receiving the trophy from the former England footballer. David BeckhamOwner and director of Inter Miami Club.
Mbappe He finished third in the voting for this edition of the Ballon d’Or and the second was the Norwegian Erling HaalandWho collected 56 goals the previous season, allowing him to win the Gerd Müller Trophy for last year’s top scorer at a ceremony held on Monday.
On Tuesday, Messi returned to training with his team, even though the season had already ended for the Pink Team, which failed to qualify for the Champions League qualifiers. Multilateral. Now they will play two friendly matches in China. On November 5 vs Qingdao Hainyu FC At Wuyuan River Stadium in Haikou. Founded in 1990, the team is currently managed by Spanish coach Antonio Carreño, and since 1997 has been a regular member of the Chinese Premier League. Then, on November 8, they will face offTo Chengdu Rongcheng At Phoenix Hill Sports Park, which has a capacity of more than 60,000 spectators. This team was created in 2018 and this season is their second in the Premier League, after being in fifth place last season.
But the most important thing on Leo’s agenda is the qualifying matches with the Argentine national team. On November 16, he will receive the world champion Uruguay At La Bombonera, and then, on the 21st, they will be measured against nothing else Brazil in it Maracanã From Rio de Janeiro. A combination of Lionel Scaloni He leads the table with a perfect score, 12 out of 12, and on this double date he will seek to extend the advantage over his pursuers.
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