My Open Letter To Lionel Messi After Winning His Record 8th Ballon d'Or.

Lionel Andrés Messi, yes, that's the name for which we are profoundly grateful, bestowed upon you by your parents. 

It's a name that reverberates in the hearts of all football fans whenever the phrase 'greatest of all time' is mentioned. 

It's a name that will be revered for generations to come. You have provided us with unforgettable memories, and we are thankful to have lived in this era of football, witnessing your magic on the field.

I fell in love with football because of this name. Yes, it was the 2006 UEFA Champions League game against Chelsea, away. I was so young. 

My grandfather was a football fanatic, and I would occasionally watch games with him. In that game, I fell in love with football and became intrigued by that name. 

You displayed brilliance at such a young age, and I knew then that you were destined to be a star in the future, even though I didn't fully understand the intricacies of football.

That's when I began supporting FC Barcelona, and I have been an ardent supporter ever since, all because of that name.

You have brought us joy over the years. Sometimes, I would watch you play and smile, questioning whether you were truly human because your playing style transcended that of any other player.

You had the ability to make us happy even without scoring a goal. That's how significant that name is.

I was overjoyed when you won the World Cup, the only trophy that had eluded you for so long. I used to pray every World Cup year, hoping that you would secure that trophy. 

The journey was not easy, but it seemed that fate had decreed, 'Son, you shall not retire without a World Cup trophy, after the amazing career you've had.'

We are grateful for everything you have achieved with FC Barcelona and Argentina over the years: the trophies, the individual awards, and more.

You have ascended to a realm entirely your own. May you relish the remaining years you have in store for us, gracing the football world with your beautiful play ⚽.

 I can't bear the thought of the words 'Messi retired.'

The greatest name in world football. We thank God for bringing you into this world and blessing you with your footballing talent.

𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙧𝙙 8𝙩𝙝 𝘽𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙣 𝙙'𝙊𝙧.

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