Many football fans were impressed with Lionel Messi's latest performance with Inter Miami in the 6-2 win against the New York Red Bulls in the MLS. FIFA President Gianni Infantino also reacted to Messi's performance where he scored one goal and provided five assists. Infantino was at the F1 Miami GP race and he was asked what he thought about Messi's goal and five assists. Infantino said, "Fantastic, phenomenal."
Gianni Infantino sobre la actuación de Lionel Messi ayer: "Fantástico, fenomenal"
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Es un aficionado de la Fórmula 1 y la experiencia le ha parecido espectacular.
Este verano aquí se disputará la final de la Copa América. #InterMiamiCF #MiamiGP pic.twitter.com/xa3uzVLDVg
The president of FIFA has always admired Messi for his incredible career in football, as he has won the biggest trophies at the club level. The one Messi wanted to win throughout his entire career was the FIFA World Cup trophy with Argentina. Messi finally achieved it in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Infantino hoped that Messi could continue for the next couple of World Cups if he wished to keep going. The FIFA President said, "I hope that Leo Messi will be present at the next World Cup 2026, the next World Cup 2030, and the 2034 World Cup, until the time he wants to stop."
🚨🗣️ Gianni Infantino (FIFA President) :
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“I hope that Leo Messi will be present at the next World Cup 2026, the next World Cup 2030, and the 2034 World Cup, until the time he wants to stop” pic.twitter.com/yYYzs5gAlm
During the Argentine's debut season, Infantino watched Messi at Inter Miami in their stadium last year. The FIFA President has attended many games around the world, and he took the time to watch a couple of Inter Miami games in the MLS. Now, with the Argentine having his first full season in the MLS with Miami, Infantino could be expected to attend more games, which could be MLS games or the Leagues Cup tournament. The United States will also host the Copa America 2024 this summer, where Messi will play with Argentina to win another trophy.
Gianni Infantino came to watch Messi play🐐⚽️🔥Besides, the whole world knows who the real Goat is🐐🇦🇷pic.twitter.com/PNcA6jCYzr
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Infantino congratulated Messi when he won the 2023 Ballon d'Or
The FIFA president pays attention to Messi's success, including the Ballon d'Or award last year. Infantino said, "Congratulations to Lionel Messi on winning the eighth Ballon d’Or! It's an amazing achievement! An award you deserve after leading the Argentine national team to win the World Cup in Qatar. Thank you for bringing so much happiness to football fans."
Messi also won The Best FIFA Men’s Player award earlier this year where Infantino said, "Congratulations to Lionel Messi for officially being The Best FIFA Men’s Player as chosen by all world team captains, all national team coaches, media representatives from all over the world and millions of football fans from all over the world!"
🚨FIFA President Gianni Infantino via IG: Congratulations to Lionel Messi for officially being The Best FIFA Men’s Player as chosen by all world team captains, all national team coaches, media representatives from all over the world and millions of football fans from all over the… pic.twitter.com/pgI7AvkboD
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