Lionel Messi stepped up boldly out of Diego Maradona’s shadow lead Argentina gloriously won the World Cup last year. a grand statue of diminutive forward He will now stand by those of His venerable predecessor and incomparable Brazilian Pele is in the Museum of the Football Association of South America.
Replica contract of world Cup trophyMessi stood next to the life-size statue at the unveiling ceremony at the headquarters of the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL). in Locke, Paraguay, before the Copa Libertadores draw on Monday.
35-year- I imitated the late Maradona leading Argentina them first World Cup victory in 36 years in The State of Qatar in December.
“I never dreamed or thought about this,” Messi said. “for me dream were to enjoy What I liked when I was young, was being a professional soccer player playerTo do what I’ve always loved in This Life.
“I had a very long way to go, a lot decisions And defeats, but I always looked forward and wanted Togo for victory for Victory.
“I think that’s the most important thing fight for Your dreams are everything possibleand l enjoy The game, which is the most beautiful thing.”
Argentina players And coach Lionel Scaloni also Received mini prizes of World Cup and Copa America that they are won in 2021.
renamed the Argentine Football Association national team training center after Messi on Saturday, two days after he recorded the 800th of his career goal in Friendly match 2-0 win over Panama.
Messi scored 99 goals for His and will become first Argentina player to net 100 international goals if scores in Friendly Tuesday against Curacao.
