Ballon d’Or: Erling Haaland doesn’t hold a grudge against Lionel Messi

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Ballon d'Or: Erling Haaland doesn't hold a grudge against Lionel Messi

In Paris, at the start of the week, Lionel Messi came to conclude a legendary year for the Albiceleste by winning the Ballon d’Or. His eighth career. A coronation which was and still is the talk of Europe, while some think that Erling Haaland also deserved to lift this individual trophy. But according to the words of Pep Guardiola, the Norwegian striker was not disappointed by the verdict given last Monday in the Capital.

“I would say that I saw Haaland very happy to win the Gerd Müller award and to be in the running for the Ballon d’Or alongside Messi, Mbappé and the rest of the players”confides the Spanish coach. “It was a good night for Manchester City. Congratulations to Leo Messi and Aitana Bonmatí for the awards they won”, concludes Pep Guardiola. Despite his fantastic season, Erling Haaland had to settle for a good 2nd place. But the future looks bright for the 23-year-old.

Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas 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, his 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, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.