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.

na messi get am

No he doesn't deserve it lewandowski is d real man

Joebayo217:
No he doesn't deserve it lewandowski is d real man

Lewa may be unlucky because of lack of international trophy

Joebayo217:
No he doesn't deserve it lewandowski is d real man

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

We dey wait

This award should be scrapped as it has lost it's relevance.

Messi all the way

awesonjr:
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.

Give it to Ronaldo or scrap the award

Cajal:

Lewa may be unlucky because of lack of international trophy

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

JohnnyPalmer:


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

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 ...

Kingcalls:


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 ...

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

Dazall:
This award should be scrapped as it has lost it's relevance.

Of course, it should be scrapped cos Ronaldo isn't in the conversation

Praktikals:
Give it to Ronaldo or scrap the award

Another one

Messi is going home with the 7th. Lewandowski was close but as they say, may the best win

JohnnyPalmer:


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

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

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.

Kingcalls:


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

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.

OJEEMAH:
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.

Shut the 4k up ...no one invited u in this convo...get the 4k out of my mention

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awesonjr:
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.

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Kingcalls:


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

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

Kingcalls:


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

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

OJEEMAH:
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.

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

JohnnyPalmer:


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

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........

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

Childishness is when you insult your parents because of football/footballers. Una really get work!