Inter Miami honored Lionel Messi for his eighth Ballon d'Or in the night of fireworks ‘The Noche d'Or’.
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| Lionel Messi at the Noche d'Or (image: Inter Miami CF) |
Inter Miami’s Managing Owner Jorge Mas, Co-Owner Jose Mas, and MLS Commissioner Don Garber were present to honor the Argentine.
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| Jorge Mas, Co-Owner Jose Mas, and MLS Commissioner Don Garber applauding Lionel Messi as he presents his 8th Ballon d'Or to the fans (image: Inter Miami CF) |
After Messi's grand entrance, he walked down the golden carpet with the iconic golden trophy in hand. La Pulga presented his eighth Ballon d'Or to the roaring fans as the entire stadium chanted his name.
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As the night sky sparkled with golden fireworks, the gallery resonated with chants of the greatest of all time.
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| (image credits: FromTheBend archives) |
Lionel Messi is now the first player ever to secure the Ballon d'Or while playing for an MLS side. Messi has now presented the prestigious award in three different stadiums – the Camp Nou, the Parc des Princes, and now the DRV PNK Stadium.
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| Leo Messi with his 8th historic Ballon d'Or (image: sportslegitinc) |
Leo Messi won his eighth historic Ballon d’Or on October 30, 2023, for his legendary heroics during Argentina's triumphant campaign in the 2022 World Cup held in Qatar. This victory solidified Messi's status as the first player to win the prestigious award while representing three different clubs throughout his career.
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| Fireworks for the Greatest of all time (image: Inter Miami CF) |
It becomes increasingly challenging to find adequate superlatives for Messi. As Noche d’Or came to a close, Messi stood as a living legend, having etched his name in the hearts of fans and annals of football history.
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