Lionel Messi’s newly-opened restaurant offers Ballon d'Or dessert worth €24 as tribute to the superstar’s record achievement in this award
Lionel Messi's newly-opened restaurant named Hincha offers customers the chance to eat a unique 'Ballon d'Or' dessert. The restaurant features the Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) superstar's favorite dishes, which are expertly crafted by chef Nandu Jubany as seen in AS.
Lionel Messi opened up Hincha (meaning 'fan' in English) to the public on March 16, 2023. It is located on the first floor of the MiM Andorra Hotel located in Andorra. It is notably the first Luxury Boutique by the Argentinian ace and the Majestic Hotel Group.
Hincha offers a variety of palatable dishes that combine Lionel Messi's favorite foods from Argentina along with the chef's innovation. This ranges from pizza, priced at €15-29, to the Japanese wagyu, priced at €390 per kilogram.
Customers can also choose from a plethora of beverages to accompany their meals. Hincha offers the finest of wines and customized cocktails, with the latter selling for €15.
The main intrigue is the Ballon d'Or dessert which customers can try for €24. The dish is expertly crafted and is a replica of Lionel Messi's achievement of winning seven, the most in football history.
Following the opening of Hincha, the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner joins the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Rafael Nadal, and Marco Asensio to venture into the restaurant industry.
2023 Ballon d'Or: Analyzing the top three contenders as Lionel Messi faces pressure from Erling Haaland
The race to win the 2023 Ballon d'Or is heating up with the likes of Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe, and more in contention. They will be aiming to win football's grandest individual prize in Paris later this year. The current holder is Real Madrid's Karim Benzema. Let's take a look at the top three most likely to win the coveted prize, as per GOAL:
In third place right now, Kylian Mbappe has a solid chance. The PSG superstar has scored 40 goals and provided nine assists in just 41 appearances for Les Parisiens. He is likely to win the Ligue 1 title and won the Golden Boot for France in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, including scoring a hat-trick in the final.
Manchester City forward Erling Haaland has been a goal-scoring machine this season and is currently ranked second. He has found the back of the net 52 times and provided eight assists in 50 appearances, helping the Cityzens retain the Premier League. He could also win the Champions League and FA Cup as well.
The most likely to win is Lionel Messi. This would be the 35-year-old's record-extending eighth Ballon d'Or. He has scored 20 and assisted 20 in 39 appearances for PSG. He has also captained Argentina to the 2022 FIFA World Cup, winning the Golden Ball. Moreover, he is likely to also win Ligue 1 this season and has already won the Trophee des Champions trophy.