The Ballon d’Or reveals: That’s why we excluded Lionel Messi

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Despite his career "golden"And his record for 7 gold balls was disqualified Lionel Messi From the list of the 30 best players in the world, Friday.

Journalist Emmanuel Pouyanne revealed, in a question-and-answer segment from the fans, the reason for excluding "France Football" For the Argentine star from its final list.

Boyan said: "Messi was in the final debate over the nominees, but the new rules for the award, which nullify the effect of "march" The player, dependent on the previous season, not the previous year, were not in his interest".

He added: "We also have to admit that his first season in Paris was disappointing, both in terms of numbers and in theory".

French Karim Benzema is considered the most prominent candidate for the award, after a season "exceptional" With Real Madrid, he won the League title and the Champions League.

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Despite his “golden” career, and his record of achieving 7 gold balls, he was disqualified Lionel Messi From the list of the 30 best players in the world, Friday.

Journalist Emmanuel Bojan revealed, in a question-and-answer segment from the fans, why France Football excluded the Argentine star from its final list.

“Messi was in the final discussion about the nominees, but the new rules of the award, which cancel the effect of the player’s ‘career’ and depend on the previous season, not the previous year, were not in his favour,” Bojan said.

He added: “We also have to admit that his first season in Paris was disappointing, both in terms of numbers and in theory.”

French Karim Benzema is considered the most prominent candidate for the award, after an “exceptional” season with Real Madrid, in which he won the League and the Champions League.

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