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Specific Goal: Tribute speech to Lionel Messi Introduction I.

Attention Getter: Before the World Cup final, when we were in the stadium tunnel, I turned to Leo (Messi) and asked: “Do you think I can still win the Player of the Year award if you and the Argentina team win the World Cup?” He said: “I’ll have FIFA to sign your name on all of my Player of the Year award if that makes Argentina win tonight.” Sorry again, man, for taking both the World Cup, which you have none, and the Player of the Year award, which you won 7 times already.

Transition: Competition aside, with or without World Cup, Leo has been sitting in the greatest of all time list for at least half of his career. Body I.

Main Point #1: We all know how he turned down an offer from the Spanish national team to play for Argentina. A. Support: He’s willing to give up all personal award to win an international trophy for Argentina. B. Support: Even after winning the South American Championship, he still has eyes for the World Cup. This man maintains the motivation and hunger for glory after 17 years full of success, you can’t underestimate his dedication. Please stop comparing him to Diego Maradona, may he rest in peace, the Argentine are lucky to have two kings of football.

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Main Point #2: We always talk about how talented with the ball Leo is, like his skill is some kind of gift from God. It’s true that he’s naturally comfortable with the game. But please don’t overlook his hard work. Nobody stays at the top of the game for almost 20 years with raw talent only. A. Support: I’ve seen him staying in the field after the team training is over, practicing free kicks and penalty kicks over and over again until he meets the record he set for himself. B. Support: He actually spends more time in the gym than you know, he only doesn’t show that on social media. He never spends a vacation without hitting the gym to stay in shape for the upcoming season.

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Summary Statement: Young players, please be aware that there are more for you to learn from Leo Messi than just his talent. Fans, please realize that players this great don’t come around every year, and even if they do after Messi retires, that’s because he has set a new standard for football. For me, playing with and against Messi is one of the greatest achievements in my career. Memorable Closing: I hope we can face each other in more World Cup games, and he knows I’m not going to give him the trophy easily....