Lionel Messi, brilliant at the club World Cup, can he claim the Ballon d'Or 2025?
Lionel Messi did not say his last word. His latest performance against FC Porto during the Club World Cup attests. His decisive, masterful free kick, offering Inter Miami good chances of joining the final phase of the tournament. Possibly against PSG …
By finding the fault during this meeting in the face of the Portuguese dragons, “La Pulga” has clarified more in its role of top scorer in history in the fifa stamped competitions. At his credit indeed 13 achievements in 26 matches on the 2006, 2010, 2014, 2014 and 2022 World Cups. More than six goals in seven outings on the World Cups for clubs 2009, 2011, 2015 and 2025. Without forgetting his six trailer planted during the 2005 U20 World.
“” My expectations are different from those I had when I played for other teams, but I can't wait and I can't wait to face the best teams and do beautiful things “Based the captain of the Albiceleste before the competition. Detached like never before but with a sense of professionalism still as sharp.
A 9e Golden ball for Messi?
“” Leo played while he was injured, it's crazy to see him run as he did when he suffers a lot at the quadriceps. His presence was not guaranteed before the match “, Said Javier Mascherano, the inter Miami coach, after his family's victory over Porto. “” He shows each of the matches he is playing, by what he offers, how a special player is. In addition to being an exceptional player, he the best teamadds Sergio Busquets. It is a great honor to have a player like him by our side. »»
A sufficient aura to seek a ninth Ballon d'Or, after its trophies conquered in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021 and 2023? Spanish journalist Josep Pedrel, emblematic figure of El Chiringuito TV, wants to believe it. With certainly a bit of irony. A fortiori if the Floridian franchise continues to shine in this club world. Recall that the famous golden sphere is assigned according to the result of the votes of the selectors and captains of the first 100 selections in the FIFA ranking. With the votes also of 100 journalists from the countries concerned.
