The plaudits for Lionel Messi completing football with a World Cup triumph continued as he was awarded a record-breaking eighth Ballon d’Or win in Paris, beating Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe to the award.
Lionel Messi’s bodyguard landed himself the ultimate picture alongside the World Cup winner and his newly-acquired Ballon d’Or trophy.and their three children and was joined by bodyguard Yassine Chueko, who later grabbed himself a picture with Messi and the famous trophy on board a private jet.in his spare time, is often seen side-by side with the Argentina legend off the pitch and close-by when Messi is in action.
Beckham, who presented Messi with the award on Monday evening, spoke of his pride in an Inter Miami player being recognised as the world’s best. "It's very special to say he's a Miami player and he's in our city," a prideful Beckham said in Paris. "He'll celebrate this with his teammates and his family in his way."We'll do our best to celebrate it in the Miami way. I'm sure we can do a good party."
The former England captain later wrote on Instagram: "Huge honour to present Leo with his eighth Ballon d’Or tonight in Paris. "Such a special night for Leo and his family and it was a privilege to be there to celebrate such an incredible achievement, Miami are truly honoured to have the best.
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