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Seven-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi recognises the role of luck in his glittering career as he prepares for yet another possible award
Argentine football legend Lionel Messi has spoken about his career so far and his desire for an eighth Ballon d’Or award in a recent interview.
Messi favourite for Ballon d’Or award
Messi is among the favourites to win the 2023 Ballon d’Or title as the best player in Europe after a stellar World Cup campaign that saw Argentina lift the title for the first time since 1986.
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11:22 - 22.09.2023
Lionel Messi opens up possibility of playing at next World Cup with fresh statement
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17:39 - 21.09.2023
Lionel Messi blasts PSG for failing to recognise his World Cup win
Argentina and Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi has taken aim at Paris Saint-Germain by insisting the club refused to recognise him publicly for his World Cup triumph.
The former Barcelona star has already won the Ballon d’Or award seven times, the most in the accolade’s history but believes that each accolade won across his career, not just the Ballon d’Or, have been special.
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Messi was speaking to comedian Olga Envivo on his Sone Que Volaba when he opened up about his career so far.
Messi reflects on his career so far
Speaking about how special the yearly award is, Messi said, "[The Ballon d'Or] is a beautiful honour, but I was lucky to win everything: the Champions League, league titles, Copa America, World Cup. These are the important awards."
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14:39 - 21.09.2023
How Nigerians can vote for Osimhen to win FIFA Best Player Award ahead of Messi
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Messi is up against the likes of Manchester City’s trio of treble winners Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne, and Rodri for the award and is believed to be the favourite for the award despite the Cityzens’ achievements in the Premier League and UEFA Champions League.
Messi’s edge is due to his performance in the 2022 FIFA World, where he was named MVP of the tournament after leading Argentina to victory with seven goals and three assists.
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