Lionel Messi continues to get honors, and following his World Cup heroics, Argentina’s talisman has received yet another award.
On December 18, Messi led his nation to its third World Cup victory and first in 36 years after a thrilling 4-2 penalty shootout victory over France that followed a tense 3-3 tie after extra time in which he scored twice.
The 35-year-old is currently celebrating in his homeland with loved ones in Rosario as Argentina rejoices in Lionel Scaloni’s side.
Messi-mania has taken on a whole new meaning since Argentina’s success with the iconic No 10 unable to leave his home, due to the swathes of compatriots wishing to congratulate him.
However, the forward did welcome the Mayor of Funes – Roly Santacroce – into his house to collect an ‘Illustrious Citizen’ plaque for his World Cup exploits in Qatar.
And upon receiving the award, Messi had a special message for his supporters – thanking them and apologising for not being so visibly public.
‘Well, we wanted to send our greetings to all the people of Funes, Rosario in general,’ he said.
Messi distinguished as an Illustrious citizen of Funes. He received Mayor Roly Santacroce at his house. [@gravep] pic.twitter.com/ubqh9C8LKH
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‘We would like to thank you for the love you have always shown us, especially now at this time when I have just arrived back from the World Cup.
‘Forgive us as well because sometimes it is difficult to see everyone, we are with family and friends for a few days and sometimes it is complicated.’
Argentina has been in a state of celebratory chaos since their World Cup triumph nine days ago.
Indeed, such was the boisterous nature of the celebrations, an open-top bus parade had to be abandoned after fans jumped onto it from bridges.
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