The renown Argentine legend, Lionel Messi made history by becoming the first ever recipient of the inaugural Marca American award on the 19th of October, 2024, at the Chase Centre in Miami, USA, where he was recognized and honored for his exceptional career, monumental achievements and remarkable legacy. Among these accolades is his 2022 FIFA World Cup victory with Argentina, multiple Ballon d’Or titles, and at least 56 other individual awards.
It gets better. Messi wasn’t alone for this special moment as his wife–Antonela Roccuzzo was also a noticeable presence at the event. Her support and joy for Messi were on full display for the most of the evening, stealing a fair share of the spotlight, as she was often seen smiling proudly during key moments. Numerous pictures from the event captured her glowing with happiness as her husband accepted the award, showing just how much she admires him.
During his acceptance speech, Messi expressed his gratitude, taking a quick reflection on his career:
‘I have been able to achieve all my dreams that I had as a kid. I have won the World Cup, the trophy that everyone wants. And I have won everything with my boyhood club, Barcelona. The end is near and I’m enjoying and valuing every moment as maximum as possible.’
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Later that day, Antonella also took to expressing her ecstasy on social media, gushing over her husband’s legendary status and latest milestone on Instagram. She posted a couple of photos from the event and captioned them:
‘The player with the most titles in the history of football. Congratulations, love! You are immense.🥺’
Lionel Messi’s transfer to Inter Miami has swayed MLS into the global spotlight. He has solidified his influence on football, inspiring both fans and young prodigies across the globe. At the time of writing, Messi has amassed over 820 career goals and more than 450 assists, alongside an undeniably impressive collection of 46 titles, setting a historic benchmark in football. Will he eventually claim 50 titles and etch his name in football lore? Only one way to find out.
