Despite stating earlier this week that he wants to retire at Barcelona, finishing his career back in Argentina appeals to Lionel Messi. “My intention is to terminate my career where it started, in Barcelona”, Messi was quoted as saying by Sky Sports.
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And now, the recognise his latest achievement, Adidas have created a boot for Messi that contains real platinum elements.
According to BBC News, the 28-year-old Argentine won the award for the fifth time, accumulating 41.33 percent of the votes this year.
“Yes, I’ve always said that [I would like to play in Argentina]”, he said.
Messi added: “I want to thank football in general for everything it has brought me, both the bad and the good, because it has made me grow and learn”.
“Hopefully I can be here one day with Luis and Neymar, that would be awesome”. “What happens after that, only God knows”, Messi was quoted as saying by Federation Internationale de Football Association on Wednesday.
Arsenal who struggled through the group stage will face Barcelona next month and the five-time Ballon d’Or victor says the Catalan giants will be going all out to win the competition again.
“It was, for a number of reasons”, he said, before reflecting on an nearly apologetic goal celebration at Yokohama International Stadium. “It’s incredible this is my fifth”.
On at least six occasions since the turn of the year, Barcelona’s attacking trio have been denied by either the woodwork, last-ditch defending, or rare moments of inaccuracy and hesitancy with the goal-mouth wide open.
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Messi expressed happiness at winning the coveted Ballon d’Or award and thanked his fans for their continued support.
