2023-09-07 13:45:11
If we rely on the arguments put forward by the American media Fox Sports News, the name of the winner of the Ballon d’Or 2023 is beyond doubt.
Who will succeed Frenchman Karim Benzema on the Ballon d’Or winners? This Wednesday, the names of the 30 nominated for this 2023 edition were revealed, with two big favorites emerging: Lionel Messi, winner of the World Cup with Argentina and Erling Haaland, who scored a historic hat-trick with Manchester City – Champions League, league and domestic cup – last season.
While the name of the winner will be announced on October 30, during an evening organized at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, Fox Sports News explains why Lionel Messi is in all likelihood set to win the eighth Ballon d’Or of his career. To do this, the American media takes the example of three former winners – Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldo and Ronaldinho – to explain why the most prestigious of individual awards reaches out to the new Inter Miami striker.
Zidane in 1998
“In 1998, Zinedine Zidane won the Ballon d’Or while being the leader of France (at the World Cup), scoring two goals in the final. His only two titles were the World Cup and Serie A that season. He won it over Davor Suker, and what did Davor do in 1998? He won the Champions League with Real Madrid and qualified for the semi-finals of the World Cup, while being the tournament’s top scorer and who won the Ballon d’Or? Zinedine Zidane, why? Because he won the World Cup by being a leader. There were no complaints. »
Ronaldo and 2002
“Let’s follow in 2002, in 2002 the World Cup was won by Brazil and the Champions League by Real Madrid, Roberto Carlos won both, but did he win the Ballon d’Or? No, he was the second. Who won it? Ronaldo Nazario, Ronaldo who played 16 games for Inter all season while scoring 7 goals, Roberto Carlos played 60 games, but the Ballon d’Or went to Nazario? For what? Because he won the World Cup as the leader of Brazil.
Ronaldinho en 2006
“In 2006, Ronaldinho had a season of his life, he won the Champions League with Barça while playing with pure greatness, but he finished second in the Ballon d’Or? Who was the first? Cannavaro, yes, Cannavaro who was relegated the same season with Juventus, and why? Because he won the World Cup while being a leader. »
If we follow the logic of Fox Sports News, Lionel Messi is indeed the big favorite. Indeed, in addition to having guided Argentina to the roof of the world, the former Barcelonan was voted best player of the tournament, with a double scored in the final. Not to mention that he finished the 2022-2023 season for PSG with 21 goals and 19 assists.
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