Messi, the huge choice!

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By: Manu Tournoux

Lionel Messi, the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner, gave an interview to the Catalan media Sport this Tuesday, the day after his very notable appearance on the lawn of the legendary FC Barcelona stadium.

The former Paris Saint-Germain player spoke on several subjects, notably on the 2026 World Cup and the France Football Ballon d’Or, of which he is the record holder in the exercise with no less than 8 successes.

The number 10 of Albiceleste and Inter Miami has also made his choice between the two awards. Yes, there is nothing more beautiful than winning a World Cup with your country.
“Winning another World Cup or the Ballon d’Or? I choose the World Cup,” he said during his interview at Sport.

The 2 possible rewards in 2026?

Lionel Messi has won everything in his career. His success during the 2022 World Cup with Argentina in Qatar allowed him to complete his record and “finish the game”. However, Argentina may not yet be done with the most prestigious trophies.

Indeed, La Pulga should play the 2026 World Cup with the Albiceleste in the United States. A competition where he will want to defend his title and go back-to-back. A success would allow him to become a little more legendary but also to claim the France Football 2026 Ballon d’Or.

The year 2026 could be historic for the Argentinian genius if he were to triumph at the World Cup. To be continued…