The official account of the Ballon d'Or award made sure to send a touching message to Argentine legend Lionel Messi, following his country's loss to Spain by a single goal in the 2016 World Cup final.
The official account of the award posted a message on its social media platforms with a touching title that read: "Simply thank you, Leo," indicating that the final match may have been Messi's last appearance in the World Cup.
The account added: "Lionel Messi played his last World Cup match. It was a journey full of records, goals and glory, and your footballing legacy and your eight Ballon d'Or awards will remain forever.
Despite the bitterness of losing the title, Messi ended the tournament with a new historic achievement, becoming the first player to participate in six different editions of the World Cup. He also delivered a remarkable tournament, scoring eight goals, thus confirming his glorious status among the most prominent stars of the World Cup.
