Since the start of his career, Lionel Messi cultivates the image of a smooth, even cold personality. The octuple Ballon d'Or knows how to be much warmer with the players he appreciates. Ousmane Dembélé is one of them.
Sacred Ballon d'Or in turn a week ago, the Paris Saint-Germain striker certainly received the most beautiful recognition: the master's congratulations in the matter.
Usually so discreet and silent in his communication, Lionel Messi surprised his world by displaying his enthusiasm after the victory of his former teammate at Barça. “Big ou!” “Exclaimed the native of Rosario. “Congratulations, I'm so happy for you. You deserve it. »»
Messi-Dembélé, a longtime friendship
If this commentary published under the post of Ousmane Dembélé was able to surprise the observers, he did not surprise the main interested party. Because the French world champion was also congratulated in private by the one he always admired.
“A message that particularly marked me?” It was Messi who sent me a direct message, explained Ousmane Dembélé to France Football. There was Xavi too. Many Barça elders? Yes a lot, Luis Suarez too, they were happy. Those of PSG? I had them by message. Achraf Hakimi, the coach, Luis Campos, all that ”. In the past, already, Ousmane Dembélé had explained that he had an excellent relationship “with the one he considers as “The best in history”.
