Will Messi Earn the Ballon d'Or If Argentina Wins the World Cup?
Lionel Messi’s 2022 Ballon d'Or win resurfaces as a topic of debate ahead of the 2026 World Cup, hinging on Argentina’s performance. Should Argentina clinch the title and Messi stand out as the tournament’s best player, awarding him the Ballon d'Or becomes a plausible scenario.
Critics, however, argue that the prize should not rest solely on a single competition and that Messi’s overall career achievements must also be weighed. The discussion continues among football officials and fans alike.
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