Adorable moment Lionel Messi’s four-year-old son Mateo reacts to his superstar father winning his sixth Ballon d’Or
- Lionel Messi beat Virgil Van Dijk to the prestigious crown by just seven votes
- It was the Barcelona captain’s sixth world crown, 10 years after his first title
- Messi’s son Mateo, 4, was visibly delighted when the result was announced
Lionel Messi’s son Mateo was clearly thrilled as his dad won his sixth Ballon d’Or in Paris on Monday.
The Barcelona skipper beat closest rival, Liverpool defender Virgil Van Dijk, by just seven votes to land his sixth world crown.
After his first victory came in 2009, Messi now leapfrogs Cristiano Ronaldo who has five awards and after Messi’s name was announced, his four-year-old son could not contain his excitement.
Lionel Messi’s son Mateo was clearly ecstatic with his dad’s triumph in Paris on Monday
The four-year-old was laughing hysterically in his seat as Messi collected his award
Mateo was videoed laughing hysterically when his dad went to collect the prize, turning to another boy believed to be Messi’s nephew, Augustin.
The four-year-old continued to turn his head in excitement and bounce around in his chair – he was at the ceremony with seven-year-old brother Thiago and mum Antonella Roccuzzo.
Messi won the prestigious crown after 54 goals last season for club and country, as he won his 10th La Liga title with Barcelona.
Lionel Messi gives a speech after collecting his sixth Ballon d’Or in Paris on Monday evening
The 32-year-old is pictured with all six of his prizes, dating back all the way to 2009
He also put in some memorable performances, including a breathtaking free-kick against Liverpool in last season’s Champions League semi-final first leg.
Despite that, Liverpool turned round that deficit and won the competition which was Messi’s primary goal at the beginning of the season.
Nevertheless, the 32-year-old continues to reach staggering individual heights, and with Barca currently top of the La Liga table this season, no end to the dominance of the Argentine magician appears to be in sight.
