This Thursday, the traditional Time magazine released the list of the 100 most influential people of 2023. Among world leaders, artists and activists, the sportsmen who were present were Lionel Messi, Kyllian Mbappé, Iga Swiatek and Patrick Mahomes.
With the conquest of world Cup, Messi secured his place on the list of the most influential personalities of the year. The Frenchman Mbappé, who was world runner-up precisely for Argentina, was also elected by the magazine for his social actions.
Outside of football, the American Mahomes and the Polish Swiatek appear on the list. Patrick Mahomes led the Kansas City Chies to a SuperBowl title in February. While Iga Swiatek tops the tennis rankings at 21, having won the US Open last year.
Each athlete selected by Time magazine received a profile written by references from the sport and beyond. Messi was honored by former tennis star Roger Federer, and Mbappé was honored by fashion expert and Time Paris correspondent Vivienne Walt.
Mahomes was profiled by historic football player Peyton Manning. The text for Swiatek was authored by skier Mikaela Shiffrin, considered one of the greatest climbers in history.
“I’ve just retired and now I realize how much weight we athletes carry. But in our daily lives, we don’t even realize it. For a footballer like Messi, that weight probably seems heavier as he represents a world-renowned club and country. very passionate. Argentina’s World Cup victory was magnificent. Millions of fans taking to the streets of Buenos Aires to celebrate was an incredible moment in sport, witnessed around the world. Even those who don’t follow football must have realized the true impact of the most popular game in the world”, wrote Roger Federer to the Argentine star.
“When Mbappé received a nine-figure offer from Real Madrid last year, Macron called and begged him to stay for the good of France. PSG. Despite his incredible celebrity, Mbappé has three home truths from his mother that keep him with his feet on the ground: “Respect, humility, lucidity”, emphasized Vivienne Walt.
“Patrick is setting new standards. All these young players across the country are trying to emulate his amazing shooting and play. But I hope they know he’s also an incredibly hard worker. He appreciates the cerebral part of the game. And he understands his space. , as the ‘MVP’ quarterback of the Super Bowl-winning team,” wrote Peyton Manning to Mahomes.
“Rising to the top of world tennis with the limited resources she had come from Poland is remarkable. She grew up with a nation and gave the next generation a reason to believe that they, too, can achieve something amazing. She reminds all of us not to it’s okay to feel disappointed – and it’s also okay to feel proud of ourselves,” Mikaela Shiffrin pointed out about Swiatek.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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