Inter Milan and French national team striker Marcus Thuram spoke in an interview about the unforgettable moment when Lionel Messi gave him a pair of his personal football boots. Thuram stressed that it was not only an honor, but also extremely important for him as a professional footballer. He described how surprised and joyful he was when Messi approached him after a match and handed him his boots. Thuram noted that for him, Messi is one of the best football players of all time and it was truly an honor to receive such a valuable gift from him.
When I was 10 years old, I decided to go watch my father, Lilian Thuram, train in Barcelona. Unfortunately, I forgot to take my football boots with me. At that time, Lionel Messi was still a young and promising player. After training, I wanted to go on the pitch and play with the other kids, but I didn't have the right boots. Surprisingly, Messi's shoe size turned out to be almost the same as mine: I had a size 38 and he had a size 40-41. Messi invited me to leave my boots so I could play. I was absolutely delighted, enjoying the game in his boots. However, after the match, Messi said to me: "Take them". I was too young at the time to fully understand what had happened. The next day, I gave these boots to my friend and every day since then, I regret this decision.
This gesture from Messi had a special meaning for me. I understand that receiving the boots of such a great footballer was an honor and a unique experience. It was a symbol of support and inspiration from one of the best players in the history of football. I regret not having fully appreciated the value of this gift at the time I received it. I am grateful to Messi for his generosity and his desire to share with others. It also reminds me of the importance of sharing my resources and helping others when I have the opportunity. Ultimately, this episode left a deep imprint on my heart and I continue to strive to be not only a successful footballer, but also a person who can share and inspire others, as Messi did for me. I will always carry this story and the lesson it taught me.
Last summer, Lilian Thuram, a talented 26-year-old striker, left Borussia Mönchengladbach to join Italian giants Inter Milan. In four seasons with the German club, Thuram showed his potential by making 134 appearances, scoring 44 goals and providing 29 assists. However, when the contract expired, Borussia did not renew the deal with the French striker, making him a free agent. This caught the attention of Inter, who managed to acquire Thuram at no extra cost. This decision proved beneficial for the Italian club, who were able to strengthen their attacking line with a quality player without spending any money on transfers.
The move to Inter opens up new opportunities for Thuram. He will be able to showcase his talent and contribute to a team that is one of the strongest in Italian and European football. The French forward could become an important part of Inter's attack, working alongside other talented players to help the team succeed.
Thuram is expected to be able to adapt to the new team and continue his development as a player. He will be keen to prove his worth and justify the faith Inter have shown in signing him. Football fans will be eagerly awaiting his performance in the new shirt and hope that he will become a key player in achieving Inter's ambitions and goals.
