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Lionel Messi: FIFA World Player of the Year 2009 – Quotes

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As the FIFA World Player Gala 2009 was getting closer, the Barcelona star Lionel Messi spoke to FIFA.com and a few other sources, ahead of the wonderful event. After the winning the FIFA World Player of the Year 2009, Lionel Messi also publicized his emotions regarding such a unique moment in his life.

Below are a few important quotes from the reigning FIFA World Player of the Year 2009, Lionel Messi:

“No, please… I am not King of the World now, nor the number one. I do not believe in those kind of things. I am the same person as always and I have the good fortune to play in a wonderful team. I don’t feel like the best, the best is Barca.”

“I am just very happy. It is lovely to get this recognition from colleagues and coaches. That makes it even more important to me. The fact that I am the first Argentine player to win it (the FIFA World Player of the Year 2009), is also a great honor.”

“Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine all the things I have experienced and achieved this year. And that is the truth.”

“I think any other Barcelona player here would have deserved to win it (the FIFA World Player of the Year 2009), for everything the club has achieved this season.”

“There is no doubt it has been a spectacular year (Messi refers to the year 2009). I was fortunate enough to achieve a lot of important things, but I am not going to settle for what I have got. I am still very young and there are still a lot of things for me to experience, as well as try to achieve. There are always chances to keep on growing.”

Isaac Asante, LMF

Click here to read this article on Bleacherreport.com