As he emerges as the first favorite for a new Ballon d’Or, Lionel Messi assured that he gave little importance to individual distinction.
Lionel Messi may have had a particularly difficult new season at PSG, notably marked by an elimination in the knockout stages of the Champions League, the Argentinian appears as the first favorite to succeed Karim Benzema on the Ballon d’Or winners . Consequence of the coronation of Argentina at the World Cup.
If successful, the Inter Miami player would win his eighth Ballon d’Or. A record. However, the native of Rosario claims to pay little attention to this distinction. “Throughout my career…Although this is a very important reward for what it means in terms of recognition, one of the greatest rewards on an individual level, I have never given it importance,” he confided in a press conference this Thursday, two days before the final of the Leagues Cup that the Florida franchise must play against Nashville.
“The important thing for me has always been the collective prizes, getting trophies with the team. I was lucky to have won everything in my career. Since I won the World Cup, which I missed, I think even less about this award, he added. My biggest trophy was that one. Today, I enjoy my moment. I do not think about it. If he comes, fine. Otherwise, nothing happens. »
