Ballon d’Or: Messi makes fun of Barça

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By: Manu Tournoux

Ballon d'Or: Messi makes fun of Barça

During the Ballon d’Or ceremony this Monday evening in Paris, Lionel Messi had difficulty masking his resentment towards FC Barcelona, ​​and particularly its president Joan Laporta.

As expected, Lionel Messi won the eighth Ballon d’Or of his career on Monday evening, at the end of the ceremony organized at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. A coronation which rewards his great World Cup with Argentina, which he led to the title, and which undoubtedly made the difference compared to Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé, respectively second and third in the ranking.

And during his speech for the presentation of the most prestigious individual trophy in football, the Argentine icon was careful not to mention his former club, PSG, which also counted in obtaining his eighth coronation . But La Pulga also avoided its favorite team, FC Barcelona, ​​throughout the ceremony.

Messi snubbed Laporta

As reported by the famous show El Chiringuito, Lionel Messi snubbed his former president, Joan Laporta. It must be said that it is no longer mad love between the two men since the Barcelona boss decided in 2021 to push the native of Rosario towards the exit. A decision that the 36-year-old has never forgiven him for. Moreover, he refused to return to Camp Nou this summer, preferring to continue his career in the United States.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.