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Lionel Messi Deserves To Win The Ballon D’or by Nobody: 3:45pm On Nov 27, 2021 |
Rumour has it
that the Argentine has been told he will, even though the
award ceremony won’t actually take place until Monday
evening. Several voices have questioned whether he’s done
enough to claim the prize given his relative lack of impact so
far this season. He has.
Messi scored 30 goals in 36 La Liga appearances last term,
despite playing for one of the worst Barcelona teams in recent
memory under the now-sacked Ronald Koeman. His
Barcelona was disjointed and lacked a clear identity, but with
Messi at the centre they didn’t lack goals. It was thanks to the
Argentine’s brilliance that they secured a third-placed finish,
made it to the last 16 of the Champions League and won the
Copa del Rey .
Antoine Griezmann and Frenkie de Jong were also key to
victory in the latter, but it was Messi who was undoubtedly
the central figure. In the final against Athletic Club at La
Cartuja, he scored twice in the final 30 minutes and was
named man-of-the-match. After the game, his teammates
lined up one-by-one to get their photographs taken with him
and the trophy. They knew it could be their last chance to do
so, and so it came to pass.
Messi left Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer
in the summer, but that was only the second most important
thing that happened during the close-season for him. The
most important event took place in Rio de Janeiro, at the
Maracana. Messi led his beloved Argentina to victory in the
final of the Copa America, beating their great rivals Brazil in
the final. It was the first major title Argentina have won since
1993, and Messi was the best player in the tournament. He
scored four goals and contributed five assists in 630 minutes
of football.
Since joining PSG, Messi has failed to hit his stride. There’s
been moments where he’s shone, but Mauricio Pochettino is
still trying to figure out how to fit the 34-year-old, Neymar and
Kylian Mbappe into the same team while maintaining a
semblance of an organised defence. Messi has four goals and
two assists to his name so far in ten appearances for the
French club.
Seen quite a few people question why Messi might
deserve to win the Ballon d’Or. They should give this a
watch. No other player regularly scores stunners like
Leo here. And there’s a lot more to his game than
goals. Still the best. https:///t5ijmKzefQ But looking at his calendar year in its entirety, the numbers back up the idea he deserves to be named the greatest player in the world for a seventh time. He ranks in at least the 90th percentile when compared to positional peers in non-penalty goals, npxG, shots, xA, npxG+A, shot-creating actions, passes attempted, pass completion, progressive passes, progressive carries and dribbles completed per 90 minutes. The Ballon d’Or should be awarded based on two things – performance and achievement. Has the player in question performed at an elite level throughout the calendar year? Has the player in question contributed meaningfully to collective success? Messi has, and he’s done it with incomparable style. Even when you forget the numbers, the man’s ability to produce breathtaking moments is what truly sets him apart from the rest. |
Re: Lionel Messi Deserves To Win The Ballon D’or by paulolee(m): 4:22pm On Nov 27, 2021 |
na messi get am 4 Likes |
Re: Lionel Messi Deserves To Win The Ballon D’or by Joebayo217: 4:24pm On Nov 27, 2021 |
No he doesn't deserve it lewandowski is d real man 3 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Lionel Messi Deserves To Win The Ballon D’or by Cajal(m): 8:29pm On Nov 27, 2021 |
Joebayo217:Lewa may be unlucky because of lack of international trophy 1 Like |
Re: Lionel Messi Deserves To Win The Ballon D’or by JohnnyPalmer: 11:36pm On Nov 27, 2021 |
Joebayo217: Unfortunately, your opinion doesn't matter If Messi was an European, won the Euros with such a dominar display, this wouldn't even be debated In 2018, Messi had the highest G/A, only to finish 5th, despite winning la liga, Copa del Rey And Other individual awards 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Lionel Messi Deserves To Win The Ballon D’or by OJEEMAH(m): 12:17am On Nov 28, 2021 |
We dey wait 1 Like |
Re: Lionel Messi Deserves To Win The Ballon D’or by Dazall: 5:04am On Nov 28, 2021 |
This award should be scrapped as it has lost it's relevance. 4 Likes |
Re: Lionel Messi Deserves To Win The Ballon D’or by AsabaPropertyAg(m): 5:15am On Nov 28, 2021 |
Messi all the way awesonjr: 1 Like |
Re: Lionel Messi Deserves To Win The Ballon D’or by Praktikals(m): 12:23pm On Nov 28, 2021 |
Give it to Ronaldo or scrap the award 1 Like |
Re: Lionel Messi Deserves To Win The Ballon D’or by Kingcalls: 2:18pm On Nov 28, 2021 |
Cajal: Which international trophy did messi win in 2010, 2012, 2019 when he won them ?? When Messi has the best individual starts , u will all say its by individual performance cos he cudnt win international trophy... now u want Lewandowski not to win it because he dint win international trophy and certainly will never ... so George weah that won it in 95 nko abi or van Basten than won it in 92 so as the rest , did they win international trophy...u messi fans will not cheat another player off his award tomorrow 1 Like |
Re: Lionel Messi Deserves To Win The Ballon D’or by Kingcalls: 2:24pm On Nov 28, 2021 |
JohnnyPalmer: Ronaldo won the champions league was top scorer in the champions league... messi flopped in the world cup.... Lewandowski did not flop in the euros, he scored 3 out of the 4 goals Poland scored in the tournament.... messi plays for a country that are always favorite to win the competition...Lewandowski doesn't... Nedved, weah and Shevchenko are past winners despite their respective countries not performing due to their debt in talent... besides, copa is not enough, winners of copas hv never been considered in the past, it will not start now cos messi won it ... 1 Like |
Re: Lionel Messi Deserves To Win The Ballon D’or by JohnnyPalmer: 3:10pm On Nov 28, 2021 |
Kingcalls: You are mad for saying Messi plays for a country that are ALWAYS favourite to win Asides Messi, mention 1 World class player in Argentina national team You are also mad for saying winners of Copa have never been considered in the past Rivaldo, Ronaldo de lima in the past won ballon d'or just based on copa performances Werey man said Messi flopped in the world cup In 2014 messi had the highest g/a in Europe, was world cup best player Ronaldo flopped in the world cup, but somehow Messi still lost the ballon d'or In 2018, modric lost the World Cup finals but won the ballon d or The double standards when it comes to Messi Messi had a better year in 2018 than lewy in 2021,more goal/assists... More individual and team awards but managed to finish 5th in the ballon d'or rankings cos of same copa Now that he won the copa america in style being the only player ever in history to finish as top assist, top goalscorer, winner and best player... He doesn't deserve the ballon d' or? Bunch of jokers Ronaldo needed a draw at home against Serbia He couldn't get a shot on target, yet they said he's carrying the team Messi lost copa finals on penalty He is finished The double standards with y'all shitty hypocrites Come Monday... Una go wail tire 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Lionel Messi Deserves To Win The Ballon D’or by JohnnyPalmer: 3:11pm On Nov 28, 2021 |
Dazall: Of course, it should be scrapped cos Ronaldo isn't in the conversation ![]() |
Re: Lionel Messi Deserves To Win The Ballon D’or by JohnnyPalmer: 3:12pm On Nov 28, 2021 |
Re: Lionel Messi Deserves To Win The Ballon D’or by Baloranking(m): 3:36pm On Nov 28, 2021 |
Messi is going home with the 7th. Lewandowski was close but as they say, may the best win ![]() ![]() |
Re: Lionel Messi Deserves To Win The Ballon D’or by Kingcalls: 3:38pm On Nov 28, 2021 |
JohnnyPalmer: U are such a mad fool ....people like u live in one room apartment with ur smelly family....look at this sub human that can't enter places I enter , because of there are cheap phones and free data, u think u hv arrived.... with ur gateman papa and iya basira mama....u must be a fool |
Re: Lionel Messi Deserves To Win The Ballon D’or by oyatainer(m): 4:14pm On Nov 28, 2021 |
Don't mind the haters. People who claim to be Lewandowski fans for Ballondor are actually not his fans but Ronaldos fans. Hence, they want to make it lose credibility. Anyway, one of them Patrick Evra that started this has congratulated Messi. Other haters should swallow the hatred and do the needful. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Lionel Messi Deserves To Win The Ballon D’or by OJEEMAH(m): 4:15pm On Nov 28, 2021 |
Kingcalls:Your incessant bragging on this platform is beginning to make you sound too childish and immature Baba nobody know you and your family here and as long as you don't feed nor pay their bills, nobody send if you dey do better than them. Any small football argument, you don begin talk down on people as if you know them in person........Some of them might be doing far better than you in life but it changes nothing You can actually raise your point to dispute his claim without trying to act like you know him and even his family. 1 Like |
Re: Lionel Messi Deserves To Win The Ballon D’or by Kingcalls: 4:37pm On Nov 28, 2021 |
OJEEMAH: Shut the 4k up ...no one invited u in this convo...get the 4k out of my mention |
Re: Lionel Messi Deserves To Win The Ballon D’or by haffaze777(m): 5:11pm On Nov 28, 2021 |
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Re: Lionel Messi Deserves To Win The Ballon D’or by Tarabye: 5:19pm On Nov 28, 2021 |
Kingcalls:He finished you with point and fact You turned it to insult like you know him in real life He might even be doing better than you Arrogant cow 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Lionel Messi Deserves To Win The Ballon D’or by JohnnyPalmer: 6:22pm On Nov 28, 2021 |
Kingcalls: Why you dey cry naw ![]() ![]() Come and take groundnut ![]() ![]() Of course, I can't enter no dump site Those are the kinda places you enter ![]() ![]() |
Re: Lionel Messi Deserves To Win The Ballon D’or by JohnnyPalmer: 6:26pm On Nov 28, 2021 |
OJEEMAH: Lol, who takes him seriously ![]() ![]() He's been watching football since the 70s lol His father is Dangote ![]() Someone that said he was 21 in 2015 on another of his moniker ![]() 1 Like |
Re: Lionel Messi Deserves To Win The Ballon D’or by OJEEMAH(m): 7:34pm On Nov 28, 2021 |
JohnnyPalmer: Its a complex issue.......The height of stupidity is bragging to be rich in a faceless forum like NL wey nobody know nor send you. well, i don't blame him........i can only imagine what a mother would have gone through raising a child like that. Bashir El Rufai brags but we know am to be the son son of a Governor and a former minister and twitter is not a platform like NL........ 1 Like |
Re: Lionel Messi Deserves To Win The Ballon D’or by Milli10(m): 7:44pm On Nov 28, 2021 |
Just because Ronaldo isn't among the top contenders of this year balon dor award, that's why his fans are tipping Lewy for the award. Leo truly deserves it and he surely will win it 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Lionel Messi Deserves To Win The Ballon D’or by Macbenb13(m): 2:03am On Nov 29, 2021 |
Childishness is when you insult your parents because of football/footballers. Una really get work! |
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