Both Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland have received nominations for the 2023 Ballon d’Or, with the latter’s nomination igniting debate.
The Ballon d’Or ceremony will no longer be attended by Erling Haaland of Manchester City if Lionel Messi of Inter Miami wins the award.
After an incredible year, Haaland has been nominated for the prestigious award along with six of his City teammates.
Along with his victories in the FA Cup, Premier League, and Champions League, the Norwegian also set a record by scoring 52 goals across all competitions.
He has scored six goals in as many games this season and has shown no signs of slowing down.
The 23-year-old is widely regarded as the front-runner to win the award, but some people are skeptical of Messi’s chances.
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Following a modest campaign in comparison to Haaland, the 36-year-old has been nominated for the honor. Messi did lead Argentina to their first World Cup victory, but he only managed to score 21 goals overall for PSG in all competitions.
Since that time, he has relocated to the US and is now a member of David Beckham’s Inter Miami team.
However, despite his outstanding start in the US, some people think Haaland should still be given priority.
A supporter of this viewpoint is former Scotland and Chelsea midfielder Craig Burley, who thinks that if the Norwegian loses to Messi, he should even boycott the ceremony permanently.
If Erling Haaland doesn’t win this, close the store, he said to ESPN.
Although winning the World Cup for Lionel Messi is an incredible accomplishment, it only lasted for four weeks.
He didn’t have the best overall league form.
PSG was a complete disaster.
“Erling Haaland?
Over 50 goals, a Premier League championship, the FA Cup, and the Champions League.
This award ought to go to Erling Haaland.
I am aware that there are many individuals who are unable to leave the Messi train, but consider the overall picture.
“Many muppet journalists will vote for Messi, I predict.
In the grand scheme of things, Erling Haaland accomplished everything over a protracted period of time.
“This award, like a few others, drives me crazy, but he deserves it, but I think people will just give it to him because he won the World Cup and because he’s Messi this and Messi that.
Like Robert Lewandowski, Erling Haaland said he would never accept another Ballon d’Or in his life.”.
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