Leo Messi is already considered the main favorite to win the Ballon d'Or. The Argentina captain led his team to the World Cup final, which will be played against Spain.
Is Messi banned from winning the Ballon d'Or because he doesn't play in Europe? The answer from the Ballon d'Or website itself is that Messi can win the most prestigious trophy for footballers.
The argument is that since 2007, there has been no limit on this award. Therefore, Messi could win it for the ninth time.
It wouldn't be the first time he's done something like this. The Ballon d'Or website itself recalled that the same thing happened in 2023, when he was part of Inter Miami.
Messi has already left behind the likes of Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe. The impact he had in this World Cup with his 8 goals and 4 assists was seen as extraordinary, as favourites England were eliminated in the semi-finals.
