Messi: 'I have been able to fulfill my dream'

On Monday evening, Lionel Messi received the award for Sportsman of the Year at the Laureus Awards, a prize he was more than happy to win.

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Not entirely surprisingly, Messi won the prestigious title in Paris. He owes this in part to his success in Qatar, where Argentina won their third world title ever. "It's always nice to receive recognition, but football is a team sport and this year I fulfilled my biggest dream: winning the World Cup," Messi said.

"It cost me a lot, especially towards the end of my career. I was very lucky with Barcelona and had a lot of sadness with the national team, but I faced many obstacles and that allowed me to improve myself. I want to thank my family and loved ones, who respect me. I have been able to fulfill my dream. Although it took a while, this is the best thing that has happened to me and our country in a long time."

Messi now seems to be gearing up for a comeback with Paris Saint-Germain. He was suspended by the club for two weeks for making an unauthorized trip to Saudi Arabia, but relations between the club and player are now good again.

Updated: 10:47, 9 May 2023

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