ICYMI – Rihanna and Messi receive historic honors, from Barbados to Paris
This year has been a remarkable one for Lionel Messi, who recently won his record-breaking Ballon D'or. The award came shortly after the renowned athlete left his beloved Barcelona after 21 years to join Paris St. Germain. “It doesn’t matter to me if I’m the best or not. And I’ve never tried to be the best either.” Another famous figure to make headlines last week was singer Rihanna, who was declared a national hero in her native Barbados. The announcement was made during the celebration of Barbados becoming a new republic, cutting its last remaining ties to colonialism nearly 400 years after the first English ships arrived on the Caribbean island. Keep up with the stories that matter this week. The content, photographs, video, graphics, metadata, quotes, data, information, and all other intellectual property available through this website is the property of Reuters and its licensors. It is provided by Reuters and its licensors for your personal use and information only. You may not use the Content or Service for any commercial purpose. By accessing and using this service, you agree to be legally bound by and hereby consent to these terms of use and the privacy policy. Learn more at https://www.reutersagency.com/en/about/brand-attribution-guidelines/.0
