Ballon d’Or 2021: Lionel Messi becomes candid, expresses his honest opinion on this year’s Ballon d’Or- Leading candidate for the 2021 Ballon d’Or described the possibility of winning the prestigious prize for the seventh time as “crazy.” Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski and Chelsea’s Jorginho are the other leading candidates. He was the last player to win the award in 2019.
Messi collected both the Golden Ball and Golden Boot awards and though he has not been good enough in his new surroundings at Paris Saint-Germain, the 34-year-old is the favorite to win again.
However, Messi himself is not certain about his odds of being named as the winner by France Football.
Ballon d’Or 2021: Lionel Messi becomes candid, expresses his honest opinion on this year’s Ballon d’Or
Ballon d’Or 2021: Lionel Messi becomes candid, expresses his honest opinion on this year’s Ballon d’Or
“If I’m honest, I don’t think so [he can win it],” Messi admitted in a wide-ranging interview with SPORT, as per The Mirror. “My biggest prize was what I was able to achieve with the national team. After having fought and fought so much for that achievement, it was the best for all it cost. If the golden ball arrives it would be extraordinary for what it would mean winning one more. The seventh would be crazy. If not, nothing happens.”
Leo Messi to @sport regarding the Ballon d’Or:
“The truth is, I don’t think about it. The biggest prize was what I achieved with the National Team. We fought so hard for that, it was the ultimate goal. A 7th Ballon d’Or would be crazy but if not, no problem.” pic.twitter.com/MiV7Mv0MDr
— 𝐀𝐅𝐂 𝐀𝐉𝐀𝐗 💎 (@TheEuropeanLad) November 1, 2021
“I have already achieved one of my great goals. I am very happy for what happened and now that whatever has to happen, happens.”
Ballon d’Or 2021 Nominees- Who has a chance to win football’s most prestigious prize?
Ballon d’Or 2021: Who would Lionel Messi vote for?
“In my team, there are two for whom I will easily vote: Neymar and Kylian Mbappé,” Messi told France Football. “And then Robert Lewandowski, who has just had a great year, and Karim Benzema who was excellent.”
Ballon d’Or 2021 Date: Who votes for the prize?
Football journalists, coaches, and captains of national teams all have a say in voting for the Ballon d’Or, which was first introduced in 1956.
The winner will be announced later this month on 29 November at Paris’ Theatre du Chatelet.
Ballon d’Or 2021: Lionel Messi becomes candid, expresses his honest opinion on this year’s Ballon d’Or
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