If he was careful not to mention PSG in his speech after receiving the Ballon d’Or, Lionel Messi had sweet words for his former teammate.
It was expected: Lionel Messi won his eighth Ballon d’Or on Monday evening. And as expected, the Argentinian beat Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé, both present on the podium.
A podium which foreshadows a transfer of power and the former Barcelona player did not fail to praise the two men, notably saying all the good things he thought of his former partner at PSG.
“They are two extraordinary players. I shared two years in the same club as Kylian (PSG). I know his talent. We shared training sessions and matches. I know his immense talent. He is still a very young player, he confided. Both are still very young. I know that in the future, we will find them again. Haaland also has an extraordinary career. He won several titles. I am convinced that they will also be winners of the Ballon d’Or very soon. »
