A few weeks ago, France Football announced the 30 candidates aspiring to win the 2022 Ballon d'Or. The list did not include Lionel Messi, who is shining in the PSG jersey this season. Now, the captain of the Argentine national team gave a lesson to the magazine that awards the prestigious prize.
For the first time since 2005, the Albiceleste's '10' did not appear on the shortlist to win the award for the most outstanding player of the season. After a less than auspicious 2021-2022 campaign, France Football decided to exclude him from the award, which will be presented on October 17.
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In addition, the Argentine striker has become a true leader, both in the Paris Saint-Germain dressing room and on the pitch. He is a leader for his teammates and he is also an example to follow, after his first bad season, he has now come back.
Despite being the highest winner of the award (7), Messi was not taken into account and his reaction was brutal this season. He has eight goals and eight assists, between Ligue 1, Champions League and French Super Cup. He is PSG's most decisive player and, at 35 years of age, proves that he is still the best in the world, regardless of the scorn of the French magazine.
Who is the leading candidate to win the Ballon d'Or 2022?
The Ballon d'Or will be awarded in Paris and Karim Benzema, Real Madrid striker, is the main candidate to win the award. The French international won the Champions League last year, being the 'Merengue' star, in addition to winning two more titles with the 'King of Europe'.
