The gift that Messi received from Prince Albert II after losing the The Best FIFA Awards

Lionel Messi lagged behind Robert Lewandoski in The Best FIFA Award and together with Cristiano Ronaldo they had to settle for being in the top three. Likewise, Lionel Messi received a gift from Prince Albert II of Monaco and caused several football legends to surrender at his feet.

Besides being the most important player in the history of FC Barcelona, Lionel Messi does a great job with his Leo Messi Foundation to help many children around the world. This supportive side of Lionel Messi is highly valued and is worthy of a great person since thanks to him and his foundation, thousands of children receiving permanent help.

Lionel Messi was named the Champion for Peace of the Year precisely because of what the Messi foundation does. Prince Albert II of Monaco was the one who presented the prize to Lionel Messi in a virtual way and also said that Lionel Messi is a great model of a soccer player and as a model for fair play.

The words of Lionel Messi when he received the award were of pride and happiness. Lionel Messi said that he always tries to respect everyone, be it inside or outside a football stadium. He also said that the Lio Messi foundation was one of the goals that he most wanted to achieve in his life and that luckily today it is a reality.

Didier Drogba and Matuidi were two of the players who congratulated Lionel Messi on receiving this award. Matuidi was another of the players who had already won this award since in 2018 they gave him the same mention as Lionel Messi for the help that Matuidi has with the children of his country.