The World Cup in Qatar has been like a dream for Lionel Messi. He led the team from the front in the entire tournament and also brought the World Cup title to his country. The Argentinian captain was also the best player of the tournament. He received the Golden Ball as an individual best performance award. This time, Messi is going to get the Super Ballon d’Or as a super honor.
Messi has conquered everything possible since the start of his illustrious football career. Starting from La Liga, he has won Champions League, Club World Cup, Copa America, Finalissima. But only the gold-wrapped World Cup trophy was elusive. In 2014 he was not even touched. Losing to Germany in the Maracana final, Messi had to retire with difficulty.
But Qatar’s Lucille didn’t return Messi empty-handed. The well-deserved trophy was also lost to the greatest magician in football history. In the final with France in a moment-to-moment match with a 3-3 draw, the Argentines were jubilant after defeating the French in the tri-breaker. So, the Super Ballon d’Or can be added to Messi’s success.
According to Spanish media reports, Messi will be awarded the Super Ballon d’Or as a tribute to his fulfilling and successful career. Only one player in football history has received this award, Alfredo Di Stefano. This footballer scored 308 goals for Real Madrid. He also has five consecutive European Cups and two Ballon d’Ors to his credit.
The Super Ballon d’Or is awarded to honor outstanding and remarkable contributions to football. If Messi gets the award this time, then the Argentine star will be the second footballer in history to win this honor after Stefano. Meanwhile, Messi and his teammates are busy celebrating the World Cup title with their fans.
After 36 long years, Messi is floating in happiness after bringing the country the World Cup title. He has already announced that he wants to continue playing in the country’s jersey without retiring. Many say he can play in the 2026 World Cup. Messi, however, did not comment on this. Qatar He announced before the start of the World Cup that this is his last World Cup.