Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on social media that Argentinian football player Lionel Messi should be an example for Brazilian players.
“Messi should be an example for Brazilian players. He is 36 years old, world champion, won the Ballon d’Or, etc. Messi should be an inspiration for children,” da Silva said.
On October 30, Messi received the Ballon d’Or. The award ceremony took place at the Chatelet Theater in Paris.
This award was the eighth award in the career of the Argentine national team captain. No one has won the Ballon d’Or more often than Messi. He received the prestigious award in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021 and 2023.
In December 2022, Messi became world champion as part of the Argentine national team. In the decisive match, the South Americans beat France in a penalty shootout.
After playing for two years in the French team Paris Saint-Germain, Messi was transferred to Inter Miami in the summer of 2023. He made his debut for the club by scoring from a free kick in the first leg.
Former PSG football player called it embarrassing I present the Ballon d’Or to Messi.