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Lionel messi found his greatest admirer in his grandmother Celia
As a child, ‘Leo’ Messi found his greatest admirer and closest aide in his grandma, Celia who accompanied him to all his games and is his inspiration.
Driven by hardwork, determination and persistence, Lionel Messi’s relentless commitment to his passion as well as teammates, has led him to the pinnacle of global football. Messi, a young boy of only 14 from Rosario, captivated the world, one goal at a time over his 20+ year journey with a single club, by achieving unbelievable feats through his iconic and competitive style of play.
As a child, ‘Leo’ Messi found his greatest admirer and closest aide in his grandma, Celia who accompanied him to all his games and is his inspiration. By age 10, he went on to create and break many records in the history of the game.
To celebrate the footballer, Budweiser 0.0 has rolled out a 360 campaign, offering fans an insider’s perspective into his humble beginnings as a young boy, along with some lesser-known peaks and hardships of his career.
Reflecting on this initiative, Messi said, “I am delighted with Budweiser's effort to celebrate my journey and bring it alive beautifully, through the artistic murals. It feels surreal to be standing where I am today.
"Day after day, year after year, it took sacrifice and hard work to reach my dreams. I am grateful to my fans, around the world and in India, who have supported me immensely through every victory and loss. I truly hope that fans can find inspiration in my story, just as they have motivated and encouraged me, to keep chasing my own.”
Commenting on the efforts, Vineet Sharma, Vice President - Marketing and New Business Development, South Asia, AB InBev said, “Budweiser has a long association with football, and we are extremely proud to launch this campaign to celebrate Lionel Messi’s dedication and commitment to the game. This reflects the same self-belief and relentless focus that has led Budweiser to become one of the most loved brands globally as well as here in India. We are confident that this campaign will inspire fans to craft their own journey to greatness with effort and determination, truly empowering them to ‘Be A King’.”
