Lionel Messi is currently the odds-on favourite to win the upcoming Ballon d'Or.

Erling Haaland is set to miss out on the 2022/2023 Ballon d'Or to Inter Miami and Argentina playmaker Lionel Messi, according to Goal.

The shortlist for the elusive prize will be announced on Wednesday, September 6 with Messi and Haaland expected to be the two main contenders.

Messi is now reportedly in pole position to win his eighth Golden Ball after a remarkable 2022, capped with the ultimate footballing prize -- the FIFA World Cup.

Despite a disappointing second half of the season with PSG, Messi's incredible performance in Qatar where he scored 7 goals (including two in the final) is likely to pip the award in his favour.

Haaland was pivotal as Manchester City secured a historic treble, scoring 52 goals in 53 games. However, a run of just one goal in 8 games at the end of the season may have swayed the voting in Messi's favour.

The award will be held in Paris on October 30, 2023.

Source: Pulse Sports Nigeria


https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/lionel-messi-argentina-captain-emerges-as-clear-favourite-to-win-ballon-dor-ahead-of-erling-haaland-2023090614211190090

Of Course the Short Devil Deserves it more than any other Players including Haaland!!
CR7 is the King of Football!!
Messi is the god of Football!!

Well deserved,if he wins it

His name is LEO MESSI. THE BEST FOOTBALL PLAYER EVER. The only one deserving of a record 8th time ballon Dor.

it's not just winning world cup or UCL alone, what is your impact in major matches or nerve racking matches? We all saw Messi wonderful performance in final of world cup and we saw how Haaland struggled in UCL final. we are not even talking of assists, dribbles, killer passes etc where Messi is miles ahead clearly.

Even a rat knows messi will win the world best this year.

Nah only penadogs Dey pipedream… na mere formality dem wan do, he don already collect his 8 ballon, can wait to drinks penadogs tears next month. Dem gonna scream rigged again 😂😂😂😂