Lionel Messi is a clear victim of the Ballon d'Or's European bias - the Inter Miami and Argentina star did more than enough to make 2024 nominees list but has been penalised for MLS transfer
Father Time may be catching up with the Barcelona legend, but his omission from the 2024 nominees list just doesn't sit right. They have shared 13 Golden Balls between them over the past 16 years, but barring an unlikely turn of events, will probably never be back on football's most prestigious individual stage.
This is the moment most footballing purists have been dreading for some time. Both players have transcended the sport with their unique talent and longevity at the very highest level. What they have achieved may never be matched, which is why a period of mourning is inevitable as Messi and Ronaldo wind down their respective careers.
But in Messi's case, it has come too soon, because the Argentine forward has shown he remains a master of his craft for club and country over the past 12 months. Yes, at the grand old age of 37, he has slowed down a bit, but it is ridiculous that he has not been recognised as There is only one explanation: Messi has been penalised for moving to Inter Miami. MLS is considered inferior to Europe's top five leagues, so he no longer figures into the thinking of. Messi's powers haven't gone, he's simply a victim of the award's clear European bias, and deserves far better after giving so much to the beautiful game.
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