LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Lionel Messi remains the subject of admiration as a World Cup and multiple Ballon d’Or winner, following the new statue of him presented by CONMEBOL.
The Argentina duo, who inspired his country to global glory at Qatar 2022, is being immortalized in the official museum of South American football alongside legends Diego Maradona and Pele.
Additionally, Messi has been presented with replicas of the World Cup and Finalissima trophies that he has helped the Albiceleste to collect over the course of a memorable 12 months.
The 35-year-old international, who recently scored his 800th goal, has found the target on 99 occasions for Argentina and could become a centurion when facing Curacao on Tuesday.
Messi claims seeing his achievements recognized once again: “I had never dreamed or thought about this.
“My dream was to enjoy what I liked when I was little, to be a professional soccer player, to do what I always loved in this life. I had a very long road, many decisions and defeats, but I always looked ahead and wanted to go for a triumph, for a victory.
“I think that is the most important thing, to fight for your dreams, that everything is possible and to enjoy the game, which is the most beautiful thing there is.”
The superstar with most ballon d’Or wins is rumoured to be returning to Barcelona amid his contract expiration in Paris Saint Germain
