Lionel Messi took to Instagram to express his joy at winning his 7th Ballon d'Or. The Argentine beat out the likes of Robert Lewandowski and Jorginho to secure his record-extending award.
Lionel Messi's Ballon d'Or success can be credited largely to his success with Argentina in the Copa America. However, the forward was also the top scorer in La Liga last season with 30 goals.
Messi posted an image of himself with the Ballon d'Or trophy on Instagram, with a caption that read:
"Although I always put the collective forward, I cannot hide my joy at having been able to win another Ballon d'Or. I want to thank you and dedicate to all my colleagues and @afaseleccion staff for the beautiful year we have lived through. Also those I had at @fcbarcelona and those at @psg. And of course to my family and friends, as well as to all the people who support me, who are next to me, take care of me and make me perform every day: without all of them this would never have been possible. And thanks also to @francefootball for the Gala and the award. Big hug!!!"
The win puts him two ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo, who has five Ballon d'Or trophies of his own.
"It is incredible to win it for the seventh time" - Lionel Messi after winning the Ballon d'Or
Lionel Messi was very grateful to win the Ballon d'Or during his acceptance speech. The Argentine said:
"I am really proud to win the France Football Ballon d'Or once again. It is incredible to win it for the seventh time. I would like to thank my family, my friends and all the people who follow me and always support me, because without them I could not have done it."
He also acknowledged Robert Lewandowski's achievements over the past two seasons. The Pole was the favorite to win the Ballon d'Or in 2020. However, FIFA decided not to have the award ceremony due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Lionel Messi, however, gave the Bayern Munich forward the praise he deserved in what was a classy gesture by the Argentine. He said:
TheoJr1
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loeelopyz
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I can't hide my joy knowing that Ronaldo will regret removing his Jersey and showing it to Messi at Camp Nou 😂 Don't mess with the GOAT 🐐 #LM7
Bikis2
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Certain fanbase:Ballon D'or is a joke..We don't care about it anymore Same fanbase: Lewandowski was robbed, daylight robbery
Openminded
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Most people are just talking about Lewandowski been robbed and don't want to also mention Ronaldo been robbed of number 7. [Crylaugh][Crylaugh] en by the way don't come to me with that bullshit question of are a real Manchester United fan because i am and I'm loyal to United not Ronaldo.
Mosanya
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Messi winning the Ballon d'Or was amazing but this was the Greatest most Unique, Exquisite and Emotional moment in 2021!
Detaepsty
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nobody give a f about your opinion cry somewhere else pesii dog
I CARE ABOUT HIS OPINION
Mosanya
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In 2021, Messi made an habit of erasing false narratives. ⚠️He won two Ballon d'ors, one Golden without Xaviesta and Neymar and one Ballon d'or without Suarez. ⚠️He won Copa America with Argentina while being the pinnacle of the campaign and is doing it in another league🐐🙌🏽
♧Nfdb
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tewalmnoru
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nobody give a f about your opinion cry somewhere else pesii dog
say it without crying