WHAT HAPPENED?
The 37-year-old was presented with Spanish publication Marca’s America Award – which has been billed as the ‘Greatest of All Time’ (GOAT) award on social media – on Thursday. After accepting his accolade, the Argentine international spoke about how good he feels physically and that he is not done yet when it comes to lifting silverware.
WHAT LIONEL MESSI SAID
After receiving the award, Messi said at the ceremony, per Marca: “I am still hungry for titles even though I am a bit older and my family keeps growing. I feel their support so I am unstoppable. I love playing football and everything it gives me. I have had really bad times with Argentina before achieving what we have done by today but, I think it helped us a lot to become what we are today.”
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Messi is arguably the greatest player to ever play the game and he is not done yet. On top of the lorry-load of trophies and individual awards, he will have inspired millions to take up the sport and does not seem to be ready to retire just yet.
WHAT NEXT?
Messi could return to Inter Miami action on Saturday when his side host New England Revolution in this Major League Soccer clash. Inter sit top of the Eastern Conference whereas New England are second bottom of the division.