🇳🇬 🗣️John Obi Mikel recalls the U-20 World Cup final against Argentina, where Messi won the Golden Ball and he received the Silver Ball, feeling he deserved the top prize. He approached Messi in Spanish, saying, 'You stole the Golden Ball from me. I was better.' Messi responded humbly, smiling, 'It wasn't my decision; it was the committee's. But what you've done for your country is incredible.' Later, near the locker rooms, Messi offered to swap awards: 'If you want, take my Golden Ball and give me the Silver.' Mikel declined, saying, 'I can't; you deserve it. I was just frustrated. Thanks for your kindness!' Years later, at the 2018 World Cup, Messi greeted him as 'Hello, golden boy,' recalling the photo from the ceremony, and Mikel told him, 'Today, I truly believe you deserved that award. You're the best, Leo.'🐐