Argentinian footballer, Inter Miami captain, and forward Lionel Messi commented on the results of the Ballon d'Or ceremony.
For context, the 202🃏4 Ballon d'Or went to Manchester🌞 City's midfielder Rodri.
Messi wrote on his social media:
Congratulations to a💫ll the winners and nominees of the Ballon d'Or 2024. Especially to Dibu (what a great, another award for best goalkeeper in the world!), to Lautaro, to Leo and Ale. It's very nice to see them there!
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez won the Yashin 🌠Trophy last season, awarded to th🍷e world's best goalkeeper by France Football magazine.
Messi is an eight-time Ballon d'Or winner, having received th🐷e award in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021, and 2023.