Manchester City’s head coach, Pep Guardiola, has revealed who should win the 2023 Fifa Ballon D’or . He expressed his opinion on the 2023 Ballon d’Or recipient during a press conference ahead of a crucial Premier League fixture on October 21, 2023.
Guardiola, when addressing reporters, shared his perspective on the Ballon d’Or winner and the reasoning behind his choice. He praised his striker, Erling Haaland, for his outstanding performance but noted that Lionel Messi had the World Cup victory to his name.
Pep Guardiola Reveals Who Should Win The 2023 Ballon D’or
Guardiola suggested that the Ballon d’Or should be divided into two categories: one for Lionel Messi and another for other players. He emphasized Haaland’s impressive achievements, including their treble win and numerous goals, and expressed his desire for Haaland to win. However, Guardiola acknowledged Messi’s World Cup triumph, which adds to his credentials.
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“I always said that the Ballon d’Or had to be two sections. One for Messi and one for the others. Haaland should win yes or yes. We won the treble, he scored a million goals. I’d love Erling to win. But Messi… Leo won the World Cup!”. He said
The eagerly anticipated Ballon d’Or award ceremony is scheduled for October 30, 2023. Football enthusiasts are keen to hear the perspectives of coaches and players on who should claim this prestigious accolade in 2023.
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However, various reports claim that Inter Miami star will beat Erling Haaland to 2023 award and get one over on Cristiano Ronaldo with another unique record.
Lionel Messi has reportedly already been crowned as the 2023 Ballon d’Or winner, with the Argentine setting another record in the process. This means Lionel Messi will win his eighth Ballon D’or on 30th October, 2023. Haaland is reportedly number two on the list after winning massively with his club team. However, he wasn’t in the world cup to showcase his talents.