Ballon d’Or: Pep Guardiola chose between Haaland and Messi

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By: Manu Tournoux

Ballon d'Or: Pep Guardiola chose between Haaland and Messi

The 2023 Ballon d’Or will be known in just ten days. Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland are the two big favorites and the suspense is still there even if the Spanish press revealed that La Pulga was going to lift its 8th Ballon d’Or soon. Asked about the future winner, Pep Guardiola, Haaland’s coach, and former coach of Messi at Barça, was keen to defend the Norwegian striker, even if he recognizes that seeing LM10 win would not be a theft.

“I have always said that the Ballon d’Or should be separated into two sections. One for Messi and one for the others. Haaland should win yes and yes. We won the treble, he scored a million goals. I would love for Erling to win. But of course Messi… The worst of the worst of his seasons is the best of the other players. Leo won the World Cup! Both deserve it.”

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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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