The 2023 Golden Ball awards ceremony took place on October 31 at the Chatelet Theatre in Paris (France). Lionel Messi, the 2022 World Cup champion, easily defeated Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland to collect his seventh Golden Ball of his career.

Messi made a lengthy statement after receiving the Golden Ball and the title of best player in history. As everyone in the audience listened and thanked El Pulga, the camera captured the three Messi brothers’ genuine expressions.

Thiago, the oldest kid, is naturally silent, so he merely rested his chin in meditation while his father spoke. Mateo, Messi’s wicked second brother nicknamed “Chairman” of Messi’s anti-fan group by fans, yawned again and leaned back in his chair, tipping. Ciro, the youngest of the children, sat on his mother’s lap and on the chair. As they watched the three boys’ reactions, everyone said, “What a true “anti-fan.”

Messi spoke when receiving the 2023 Golden Ball title

Older brother Mateo yawned when he heard his father give his award acceptance speech

The eldest Thiago put his chin in his hands in thought, but the two younger brothers did not even smile

The youngest boy, Ciro, lay down on the chair and waited for his father to finish speaking

The three gentlemen took the stage with Messi to accept the award.

Messi stated on the day he collected his eighth Golden Ball that he could not set a definite retirement date. “As I said, I love football and want to continue,” he remarked.

The Argentine icon also praised his teammates on the Argentine National Team for their support in his quest to win the World Cup in 2022.

“This Golden Ball is a great gift for all Argentines. I don’t want to forget Haaland or Mbappé, who have had a wonderful, spectacular year and in the coming years they will win this award. I have been lucky to be here (the Golden Ball awards ceremony) for many years. I want to especially mention all those who were happy when Argentina won the world championship”, Messi did not forget to mention team spirit. and the people of Argentina.

In addition to his family, wife and children, Messi also specially mentioned the late famous player Diego Maradona: “Happy birthday to you, Diego. I think there is no better place than here to send congratulations to you. Ball This gold is also yours and that of all Argentines.”

Messi is great in both football and personality