Messi’s favourite goal to be made into art for charity

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida (AP):

LIONEL MESSI is about to tell the world which of his many goals was his favourite.

The Inter Miami star, eight-time Ballon d’Or winner, and World Cup champion announced yesterday that he would unveil his favourite goal on May 22. A depiction of that goal will then be turned into a work of art that will be auctioned off for charity.

Messi has plenty of options to choose from: He has scored more than 800 goals for club and country over his long career with Argentina, Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, and Inter Miami.

Messi and the artist, Refik Anadol, will both sign the art piece, which will be unveiled in New York by auction house Christie’s on June 11.

“Choosing just one goal out of them all is very difficult,” Messi said.

“Each one is special in its own way, and some are really important or bring back incredible memories. But highlighting one as a favourite for the first time, to make this unique project possible, is worth it. There’s a strong purpose behind it, and I’m really happy to be part of it.”

The auction will close on July 25.