Lionel Messi Honoured at La Bombonera for His Eighth Ballon d’Or Title Ahead of Argentina vs Uruguay FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL Qualifier Match (Watch Video)
The Inter Miami star was honoured in front of the fans for winning the Ballon d'Or for the eighth time. Lionel Messi had a terrific time leading up to the Ballon d'Or win as he played a major role in Argentina's FIFA World Cup 2022 winning campaign.
Lionel Messi was honoured with a plaque by the Argentina FA at the La Bombonera ahead of his team's match against Uruguay in the FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL Qualifiers. The Inter Miami star bagged the coveted award in football for a record-extending eighth time in history in a gala ceremony held in Paris not very long ago. Ahead of the match, Messi walked out to the pitch and was presented with the plaque by Argentina FA president Claudio Tapia and former teammate Juan Roman Riquelme. The stadium erupted into loud cheers as Messi was honoured prior to the game. Argentina 0-2 Uruguay, FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL Qualifiers: Darwin Nunez, Ronald Araujo Score to Hand Lionel Messi's La Albiceleste Suffer First Loss Since Winning World Cup (Watch Goal Video Highlights).
Lionel Messi Honoured for Eighth Ballon d'Or Win
تكريم الأفضل في العالم الأسطورة ميسي 🐐💙🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/faG0G1PK9n
— Messi Xtra (@M30Xtra) November 16, 2023
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