Erling Haaland and Lionel Messi are the two favourites for the Ballon d'Or.
Lionel Messi has been tipped to win this year's Ballon d'Or by Manchester City midfield Rodri despite the goals scored by teammate Erling Haaland.He shattered records aplenty after joining from Borussia Dortmund and his season finished with Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League winners' medals.
Rodri was the man who scored the goal to deliver City's first Champions League against Inter Milan in Istanbul. The former Atletico Madrid midfielder will likely be in the top ten after a stunning season but he doesn't believeRodri said:"Who’s going to win the Ballon d’Or. For me, I think Lionel Messi is going to win it.”have already claimed that Messi will scoop the gong for the eighth time after finally winning the World Cup with Argentina.
The winner will be announced at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris on October 30 in a ceremony hosted by Didier Drogba.The 36-year-old is the clear favourite after a glittering World Cup tournament where he bagged seven goals and won the Golden Ball.:"If you ask me who I think will win, I will say Messi will win it thanks to his World Cup triumph. It still has an impact."On the award, he commented: “If it arrives, good, and if not, nothing happens.
SPORTbible are on WhatsApp! We've launched a dedicated news channel to send you the latest news, features and plenty more directly on WhatsApp and all you need to do to sign up is click through to our one-way broadcast channel hereErling Haaland can earn extraordinary Man City bonus this month but Lionel Messi could prevent itFootball
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Hojlund makes Haaland admission as McTominay praised by United chiefThe latest headlines from Manchester United involving Rasmus Hojlund, Erling Haaland and Scott McTominay.
Read more »
Erling Haaland is missing more chances, but is still Premier League’s top scorerThis time last year, Haaland had 19 goals, putting away 71% of his big chances. This season he's on 'just' eight goals in 12 games
Read more »
Lionel Messi ‘set to win’ record-extending eighth Ballon d’Or as fans fume over Erling Haaland ‘robb...The A-list stars really showed up for MLS' ultimate glamour game, with Prince Harry, Leonardo DiCaprio and Selena Gomez all in attendance at the BMO Stadium to watch Lionel Messi's Inter Miami beat Los Angeles FC 3-1.
Read more »
Rodri backs Lionel Messi to win 2023 Ballon d'Or ahead of Man City team-mate Erling Haaland as he rules himself out of the running due to 'lack of marketing'Manchester City midfielder Rodri has backed Lionel Messi to win his eighth Ballon d'Or award ahead of Erling Haaland.
Read more »
Ballon d'Or 2023 winner ‘leaked’ as Haaland battles Messi and MbappeAll the latest Manchester City news as Lionel Messi goes up against Erling Haaland for the 2023 Balon d'Or award
Read more »