"Now it's time for the holidays and then I will start my new journey in a new city, a new club. I'm excited and very happy, but now I want to enjoy my family and the holidays," Messi told the Argentine media at La Bombonera stadium, as well as the fans present at the stadium on the day to honor former player Juan Roman Riquelme.
Messi and Juan Roman Riquelme
Previously, on Messi's 36th birthday, June 24, former football star David Beckham, President and co-owner of Inter Miami Club, also wrote: "Happy birthday my friend, a special year ahead."
Messi decided to join David Beckham's Inter Miami, after failing to reach an agreement to renew his contract with PSG and facing backlash from the Parisian club's fans due to a rift in their relationship since the 2022 World Cup. The Argentine superstar also decided not to return to his former club Barcelona, as it could force the club to sell many players to make room for him.
Inter Miami has just officially confirmed Messi's debut date on July 16, along with teammate Sergio Busquets who has just reached an agreement to join the team playing in the MLS (USA). Messi and Busquets will play together for Inter Miami for the first time on July 21.
Messi's move to Inter Miami causes a stir among fans in the US
Recently, Messi was announced by the organizers of Ligue 1 (France) as the winner of the Best Foreign Player award, after finishing his final season with PSG. He scored 16 goals and had 16 assists in 32 matches. This is an award only given to foreign players playing in France and is also Messi's first individual title in 2 seasons playing in Ligue 1.
The Ligue 1 Player of the Season award went to Mbappe, who scored 28 goals and provided five assists. Messi and Mbappe were also named in the Ligue 1 Team of the Season, along with teammates Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes.
Messi is likely to win the 8th Ballon d'Or award in his career thanks to the 2022 World Cup championship with the Argentina team.
According to French press, Messi is also leading the race for the 2023 Ballon d'Or organized by France Football magazine, ahead of two main competitors, Erling Haaland and Mbappe. The 2023 Ballon d'Or nominations will be announced on September 6, and the award ceremony will take place on October 30 in Paris (France). Messi currently holds the record for winning 7 Ballon d'Or titles, ahead of the second-placed Cristiano Ronaldo with 5 wins.
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