Alexander Mostovoy, former football player for Spanish Celta and the Russian national team, became the main favorite for the prestigious annual Golden Ball award. He shared his opinion with him “Euro-Football.Ru”.
“Most likely it is Messi. Of course, because of the victory in the World Championship in Qatar. The man won a tournament that is important for him, among other things. As long as Messi and Ronaldo exist, the Ballon d’Or will be given to them. Both of them will soon It’s sad that it’s over.
Messi came to the United States and did what many have not been able to do in 50 years. Friends did something that no one in Europe could have imagined for 15 years. Netherlands or Mbappe? “No, no, no… Until Messi,” said the former football player.
The award ceremony will be held in Paris on October 30. Lionel Messi currently has seven Ballon d’Or awards, while Cristiano Ronaldo has five.
In the World Cup final held on December 18, 2022, the Argentina national team, with Messi in its squad, beat the France national team and became the new winner of the cup. Normal time ended with a score of 2:2. Messi has a goal. The teams also scored goals against each other in extra time, one of the shots being scored by Messi (3:3). In the penalty shoot-out, the Argentines were more accurate, with Messi converting his attempt.
At the end of the tournament, he was chosen as the best football player.
Messi before named The name of the football player who deserves the Golden Ball.