His wardrobe is full, Messi leaves the Ballon d’Or to Haaland

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By: Manu Tournoux

His wardrobe is full, Messi leaves the Ballon d'Or to Haaland

As winner and best player of the 2022 World Cup, Lionel Messi can logically claim the next Ballon d’Or. The Argentinian is a favorite along with Manchester City striker Erling Haaland. But the midfielder at the end of the contract at Paris Saint-Germain does not make it a major objective.

Paris Saint-Germain and its supporters will not regret it. And yet, Lionel Messi can still mark the history of football this year. The playmaker at the end of his contract with the Ile-de-France club is one of the big favorites for the next Ballon d’Or. No offense to his critics in the capital, the former FC Barcelona player ended the season with rather flattering statistics (21 goals and 20 assists in all competitions).

The Ballon d’Or is not obsessed with Messi

But above all, the Pulga, elected MVP in Qatar, distinguished itself by leading Argentina to the coronation in the World Cup last December. Lionel Messi would therefore not be surprised to win an eighth Ballon d’Or. But the Parisian does not make it a major objective. ” At this stage of my career, as I have always said, collective trophies are always more important than individual awards.told the future rookie of Inter Miami to Titan Sports. The World Cup is the most important for me. »

” If this individual distinction comes at this point in my career, it would be a good thing. But if not, it doesn’t matterhe continued. Before, the World Cup was what was missing from my list, but now I have won it and the World Cup is the most important of all awards. “A priori, only one competitor seems able to overtake Lionel Messi in the classification of the next Ballon d’Or. This is of course Erling Haaland, the Manchester City striker who contributed significantly to the FA Cup, Premier League and Champions League treble.

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

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