He back Messi amid Ballon dOr controversy: "This will be HIS YEAR"
A legend of the sport was quickly to rally behind the Argentine despite the snub by France Football
Lionel Messi had a great start to the season with Paris Saint Germain. The Argentine seems to be finally finding the best version of himself on the field since arriving in Paris, which is why he generates great enthusiasm in his followers. One of his most famous fans is the historic Bulgarian player Hristo Stoichkov, who on several occasions has recognized his fanaticism for the Argentine star, and who has recently assured that this will be Messi's season with the PSG shirt.
Stoichkov believes that Messi's transition year in Paris is over, so this year, which started on the right foot for the Argentine, will finally be his year: "In 2021 he suffered, maybe because of the language, but this will be his year. He looks fast, agile and with the same scoring nose and assistant as always". "
Along the same lines, the Bulgarian sent a message that will generate peace of mind in Albiceleste fans, because in the year of the Qatar 2022 World Cup: "Now Messi in the Argentine National Team is a happy boy. Now I see him much calmer".
Finally, Hristo Stoichkov spoke about the controversy that has broken out in recent days, after France Football magazine left Messi out of the 30 nominees who are in the running to win the Ballon d'Or: "I don't have the slightest idea of how the Ballon d'Or is voted for. France Football shows that they have no personality by leaving Leo out".
After a first season full of ups and downs, Lionel Messi started his second year at PSG on the right foot. He has recorded four goals and two assists in four games. Although being left out of the race for the Ballon d'Or surely hasn't pleased the Argentine, the truth is that the important thing in his head is to get the best standing to the World Cup, something that according to the word of Hristo Stoichkov will be like that.