Singer Frederik Ndoci was invited to the show "Top Arena", where during the conversation he focused on Lionel Messi and his influence on the world of football.
Speaking about his experiences in the US and attending matches where Messi played, Ndoci also commented on the high ticket prices at stadiums, describing them as quite expensive, especially during major tournaments.
"Tickets are expensive, especially this year at the World Championship they are very expensive. They start at $300...", he said during the interview.
Further, the singer shared a curiosity about the origins of Argentine footballer Lionel Messi, mentioning that his family is of Albanian descent, according to some circulating versions.
"Some say he is from Calabria, of Arbëresh origin... there are even different versions about his origins ," said Ndoci.
His statements were made during a studio conversation, where Messi's global influence on football and sports culture was also discussed.
Excerpts from the conversation:
Manushi: Frederik, you have this passion for Messi
Frederik: I have some things that he played with Miami, he still continues to play. I come from there. We have gone to see him many times, the tickets are expensive, especially this year at the World Championship they are very expensive.
Manushi: Yes, we heard it.
Frederik: Those who are there at the bird's nest start with 300 dollars, imagine how much they are in advance. The streets are decorated with Messi's face two days in advance.
Manushi: So Messi changed the history of football.
Frederik: A curiosity is that he is from Calabria, his family of origin. Like us Albanians who like to make Trump Albanian, you know? There is talk that his grandmother is of Albanian descent.
Manushi: It's no surprise, he's from Calabria, it's no surprise.
Frederik: Yes, yes, she is Arbëreshe. Some say she is from Shkodra, from the middle bridge.
Manushi: I hadn't heard that.
Frederik: It's a bit exaggerated, from the Middle Bridge.
A ka kënë esëll ky zog gomarit ? Mbet tanë jetën e vet, hajvan e i marrë sa s’ka ku me shku ma.