While waiting for the Ballon d’Or ceremony this Monday evening, certain journalists did not hesitate to communicate the identity of the big winner.
A few hours before the gala organized on the stage of the Théâtre du Chatelet this Monday evening, the name of the successor is no longer in doubt. As expected since Argentina’s coronation at the World Cup in Qatar, Lionel Messi’s victory is no longer in doubt for most observers. Very discreet on social networks throughout the weekend, the former Barcelona player does not yet seem to have arrived in the capital.
Nevertheless, his presence in the capital this evening to receive his eighth Ballon d’Or is a given and many journalists no longer hold back from announcing the coronation of the Albiceleste playing master. Last week, Fabrizio Romano, accustomed to sensational transfer announcements, revealed the upcoming coronation of the native of Rosario. Since then, other journalists have taken over and this Monday it was the star presenter of Sky Sports, Olivia Buzaglo, who brought it back to X, formerly Twitter.
“Happy Lionel Messi Day,” she wrote, adding a hashtag #Ballondor. Expected, the coronation of the Inter Miami player will no less provoke controversy. Consequence of his disastrous season with PSG, which cannot be forgotten, these three successful weeks with Argentina in Qatar. But the person concerned is used to it. His successes in 2019 at the expense of Virgil van Dijk and even more in 2021 at the expense of Robert Lewandowski had in fact already provoked strong reactions. This time, it’s the XXL season delivered by Erling Haaland, his 45 goals in 46 matches having a lot to do with the Citizens’ incredible hat-trick, which was not enough in the eyes of the voters…
