In ten days the election for the new Ballon d’Or will be held. The prediction game is in full swing.
Despite his frustrating adventure at PSG and his departure for MLS, Lionel Messi is still the reigning Ballon d’Or. Last year, he won the distinction for the eighth time, ahead of Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé.
This time, he seems aware that he won’t be taking home the most famous golden shoe on the planet. He even told the Argentinian media Tyc Sports his prediction about the player who will succeed him.
Messi plays patriotic
Several names are put forward by international observers: if Mbappé and Haaland seem to be starting behind players such as Rodri, Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane or Vinicius, Messi is retaining another candidate.
“Lautaro Martinez deserves the Ballon d’Or more than anyone. He had a spectacular year, he scored a goal in the Copa America final, he was the top scorer in the competition,” declared La Pulga.
With theInter MilanLautaro Martinez is also in top form: regardless of his attacking partner, the Argentinian remains over three seasons with more than 20 goals in Serie A. During the last financial year, he even reached the mark of 24 goals. Will this be enough?
