Lionel Messi teamed up with adidas to recreate an iconic photo of NBA legend Bill Russell after winning his eighth Ballon d'Or.
WHAT HAPPENED?after guiding his nation to their third World Cup at Qatar 2022. Messi's victory is being celebrated widely in the United States, as he firmly established himself as a fan favourite since hisTo commemorate the historic win, adidas helped Messi pay homage to Russell, the late NBA legend and American sports icon, by gifting him eight golden rings.
Russell's legacy as a champion remains a cornerstone of the NBA's history, just like Messi's in world football. During his 13 seasons in the basketball league, he was a dominant force, leading the Boston Celtics to an incredible 11 NBA championships. This includes the extraordinary achievement of winning eight consecutive titles from 1959 to 1966, with no other team having been able to win more than three consecutive championships.
Messi is currently enjoying a break from football and will return to club action ahead of the new MLS campaign, which is due to kick off in February.
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