Ballon d’Or, the scandalous classification!

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By: Manu Tournoux

Ballon d'Or, the scandalous classification!

Predictions concerning the winner of the Ballon d’Or 2023 are talking: Lionel Messi is given as the big favorite ahead of Erling Haaland, while Kylian Mbappé has almost no chance of winning…

The start of the European season as well as the end of the summer transfer window (until September 1), will be accompanied by the debates around the Ballon d’Or 2023, since the 30 nominees will be announced by France Soccer September 6. As a reminder, the prestigious individual award now highlights the best player of the past season (in this case, that of 2022-2023).

There is obviously no suspense. At least, Sky Sports 75% believe that Lionel Messi, the Ballon d’Or record holder, will offer his 8th crown on October 30 in Paris. The recent predictions made by the English media, in a country which has seen Manchester City offer an exceptional Premier League-FA Cup-Champions League treble, are enough to enrage football followers.

Humiliation for Mbappé!

Admittedly, “La Pulga” led Argentina to the tercera at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar last December, but Erling Haaland has “only” a 25% chance of finishing first in the ballot (the jury is now made up of 100 international journalists). The Norwegian cyborg, even if he did not score in the last four of the C1, made a season with 56 goals in 57 matches (in club and in selection).

Kevin de Bruyne and Rodri, the two essential cogs in Pep Guardiola’s Cityzens, symbolically have a 2% chance of embracing the 2023 Ballon d’Or, while Kylian Mbappé is only 1% away. Finishing 5th would be terrible for the tricolor prodigy, who believes he is in the race this year. And for good reason, the 24-year-old star finished top scorer in the World Cup and was PSG’s best player during the 2022-2023 season, alongside a certain Messi…

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Manu Tournoux

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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