2023-05-09 07:35:44
Doubly rewarded at the Laureus World Sports Awards ceremony on Monday, Lionel Messi spoke of his happiness at having won the 2022 World Cup, as well as the “joys” he experienced at Barça. On the other hand, he did not did not mention PSG in his speech.
This Monday, Lionel Messi became the first athlete to win two prizes at the same edition of the Laureus World Sports Awards in Paris. The Argentina captain was voted Sportsman of the Year and Team Member of the Year following his victory with Albiceleste in the World Cup. During his speech, the seven-time Ballon d’Or remembered, not without emotion, the adventure in Qatar with the selection, as well as the good times spent at Barça.
“It’s always nice to receive this kind of recognition. I play a team sport and this year I realized my biggest dream: to win the World Cup with my national team. It cost me dearly, at the end of my career. I had a lot of joy with Barcelona and a lot of sadness with the national team, he confided on the stage. I had a lot of difficulties on my way and that allowed me to overcome them. I am grateful to my family and loved ones, who respect me. I was able to achieve my dream. It took a long time, but it was the best thing that ever happened to me and to our country following such a long time. All this is for Argentina and I repeat: thank you very much”.
PSG not cited in two minutes of speech
A two-minute speech where the striker did not once speak Paris Saint-Germain. The symbol of a fragile link between the two parties for a few months. Despite a French championship title last season, Lionel Messi will leave the capital when his contract expires in June, as revealed by RMC Sport a few days ago. Suspended last week following an unauthorized trip to Saudi Arabia, the former Barcelona player apologized in a video and resumed training on Monday.
As explained by RMC Sport, this recovery, almost individually at the Ooredoo center, did not surprise anyone at the management level of PSG, since it was agreed between the two parties following discussions. Messi should also participate in the other sessions scheduled for this week. It remains to be seen whether he will return to the field on Saturday, when Ajaccio receives the Parc des Princes (9 p.m.).
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