A new rule change to the Ballon d'Or voting process appears to have given Lionel Messi an advantage over Erling Haaland ahead of the results being announced. Despite Haaland's impressive goal-scoring record and trophies won, Messi's individual performance and World Cup heroics may give him a better chance of winning the award.
A new rule change to the Ballon d'Or voting process appears to have given Lionel Messi an advantage over Erling Haaland ahead of the results being announced.But some believe that Messi's move to Inter Miami in July, coupled with lack of football in a top European league since May, should rule him out of contention for the Ballon d'Or - despite his World Cup heroics.
Therefore, Haaland's Champions League, FA Cup and Premier League trophies, and the quality of the City side, may not be enough for him to win the award. Messi's starring individual role in winning the World Cup, meanwhile - he won the tournament's Golden Ball - could be a big advantage to the Argentinian.Whatever happens, tonight's awards ceremony is likely the last realistic chance Messi has of lifting the Ballon d'Or.
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