The 2023 Ballon d’Or is scheduled to occur on October 2023. The likely winner for this year’s award is World Cup winner, Lionel Andre Messi.
Here are reasons why Lionel Messi deserves to win the 2023 Ballon d’Or on October.
1. Led Argentina to win the World Cup after 36 years.
The former Barcelona star led Argentina to win their World Cup trophy after 36 years at the Lusail Stadium after a thrilling 3-3 full time draw against France.
2. World Cup Golden Ball
Lionel Messi won the best player of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after his thrilling performances right from the match against Saudi Arabia to France.
3. Won The FIFA Best Award
Lionel Messi won the FIFA Best Men’s player of the year award after his mouth-watering performance at the 2022 World Cup.
4. IFFHS Awards
Lionel Messi was named the winner for these three award by IFFHS;
IFFHS Best player of the year
IFFHS best International goal scorer of the year.
IFFHS best playmaker of the year.
5. Most G/A in the 2022 World Cup
Lionel Messi had 10 Goals and Assists in the 2022 World Cup
6. Scored In Every Stage Of The World Cup
Lionel Messi score in every stage of the 2022 World Cup. He scored against Saudi Arabia in the first group stage game, scored the first goal against Mexico and missed a penalty against Poland.
He scored the opening goal against Australia in the round of 16. Scored a penalty against Netherlands and Croatia in the Quarter and Semi-finals game respectively.
Messi again scored two goals in the finals against France.
7. MOTM In Every Stage Of The 2022 World Cup
Messi won the Man of the match in every stage he played in the 2022 World Cup.
These are some of the strong reasons why Lionel Messi (La Pulga) deserves to win the 2023 Ballon d’Or.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDaPe_L3PMA
READ ALSO: Wardell Stephen Curry: Early Life, Records, Achievement And Net Worth