Favorite for the next Ballon d’Or, Lionel Messi does not seem at all interested in the trophy.
He is the Ballon d’Or record holder. Lionel Messi, who already has seven trophies, could even expand his collection in the coming months. The current Inter Miami player is once again seen as the favorite for the prestigious award of the 2023 edition after Argentina’s title at the World Cup in Qatar. Verdict on October 30.
But the Argentinian seems indifferent to the idea of lifting the trophy for the eighth time in his career, after his coronations in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019 and 2021. This is the meaning of his words dropped in the face to the media at a press conference on Thursday. Lionel Messi explains that he does not attach too much importance to the Ballon d’Or.
“I never gave importance”
“Throughout my career I have said this many times, although the Ballon d’Or is a very important award because of the recognition it represents, and it is one of the most beautiful to winning on an individual level, I never really gave it importance,” he explained.
“The important thing for me has always been group prices, getting prices with group, he added. JI was lucky to have achieved everything in my career. Since winning the World Cup, which I missed, I think about this award even less. My biggest prize was that one. Today, I enjoy my moment. I do not think about it. If he comes, fine. Otherwise, nothing happens.”
