The vibrant city of Miami witnessed a historic moment as soccer legend Lionel Messi graced the Noche d’Or ceremony with a heartfelt speech, expressing gratitude and optimism for the future. The atmosphere was charged with excitement as Messi, with genuine appreciation, addressed the crowd gathered at the stadium.
“Good evening. First of all, thank you, thank you for being here, thank you for this beautiful ceremony. To me, it is something very beautiful to share with you. I’ve only been here a little while, but it really feels like I’ve been here a long time,” Messi began, acknowledging the warmth and hospitality he has experienced in Miami.
Messi took a moment to extend his heartfelt thanks to the people of Miami, both within the stadium and throughout the city. He expressed gratitude for the way they embraced not only him but also his family during the past few months. The soccer icon was visibly moved by the outpouring of love and support from the diverse and passionate community.
“You’ve shown me a lot of love and made me feel at home. This is a city with a lot of Latinos which makes me feel very comfortable, and we get along very well, so thank you very much,” Messi continued, highlighting the cultural connection that added to his sense of belonging in Miami.
Reflecting on the team’s journey, Messi touched upon the significance of their recent achievement – the first title for the Club. He emphasized the collective effort required to secure this milestone and the positive impact it will have on the Club’s future endeavors, particularly in the upcoming Concacaf Champions Cup.
“Like I just said, we haven’t been together long, but we already achieved something really important, which was the first title for this Club, for our Club. It is something very important because it’s what we came looking for, because we needed it as a club and we as players after how we were doing at the time,” Messi shared, acknowledging the challenges they faced and overcame as a team.
Messi’s optimism shone through as he looked ahead to the next year, expressing confidence in the team’s ability to build on their success. He assured the fans that the journey had only just begun and that they could expect even greater achievements in the future.
“It’s something important for what is to come next year because it gives us the possibility of playing in another important tournament (Concacaf Champions Cup). And as I said at the beginning, I had no doubt that we were going to have a good time, that we were going to enjoy it, and today I have no doubt, as I didn’t have at the beginning, and much less now, that next year is going to be a lot better,” Messi declared, fueling excitement for the promising future of the Club.
In his closing remarks, Messi expressed gratitude for the unwavering support of the fans, emphasizing the importance of their continued presence on the journey ahead. He encouraged the fans to stand by the team, promising that together, they would continue to enjoy success and bring more titles to the Club.
“We are going to continue enjoying; we are going to continue winning titles, and I hope you accompany us as you accompanied us all these months that I’ve been here because the truth is that we need your support. It was something great to have you nearby. As I said before, next year we have important things coming, and we have to do it together. Thanks a lot. Good night,” Messi concluded, leaving the crowd with a sense of unity, hope, and excitement for the bright future that lies ahead for the Miami Club and its passionate supporters.