Well see how things go. He provided two assists during PSG's 3-1 win over Saint-Etienne on Saturday night but has only scored seven times in 23 outings this term.

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Also read: 'Erratic, weak, low intensity' - Lionel Messi blasts Barcelona after Real Madrid win LaLiga. Messi now has two more than Ronaldo, who is two years older. The Argentine was nominated for the award in 2013, the year he debuted for Barcelona. Always #Messi. The runner-up, Mo Salah, is also a contender, and has a chance to snatch the award. Messi beat out Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk by seven points. Then, when did he win his second, third, and fourth Ballon dOrs? This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. The "Golden Ball" trophy was presented to the finest European player each year between 1956 and 1995 before regulations were changed to allow any soccer player based in Europe to compete. He has now won the Ballon d'Or twice more than his old rival Cristiano Ronaldo -- between them they have won 12 of the last 13 editions with the exception coming in 2018 when Luka Modric claimed the prize. Gianluigi Donnarumma(ITA/AC Milan - Paris SG) 2. Be the first one to comment on this story, 5 reasons we should end the Ronaldo and Messi debate, 5 superstars who deserved the Ballon d'Or ahead of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi: Net worth, salary, relationship status, endorsements, age, and records, 'Erratic, weak, low intensity' - Lionel Messi blasts Barcelona after Real Madrid win LaLiga. His recent success has been the stuff of legends and he has won the Ballon dOr six times. His performance for Barcelona saw him win the Copa America and the Copa del Rey in the same season. Messi has played just 11 games for PSG so far, scoring four goals, but he was rewarded as much as anything for his continued brilliance down the years. The former Barcelona striker was named Player of the Tournament, but he was unable to sign a new contract with the club, so he moved to Paris Saint-Germain. Lionel Messi has been in a phenomenal season for both club and country. Ive managed to equalise with him, and unless there are any issues I think Ill overtake him. ET. However, availability may vary from region to region. "These are high standards, were in an exclusive circle. With his second Ballon dOr, Lionel Messi has now won the trophy seven times. ", Follow the major changes at the Nou Camp in our FREE Barca newsletter. The 2021 edition will be broadcast in the US on Paramount+ in the US. Barcelonas star forward won the Ballon dOrs again on 2 December, becoming the first player to win it six times. With his latest win, Messi is two ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo in the all-time list. Having previously won the award five times, Messi was crowned the worlds best player but he was denied the title due to a polio outbreak in 2020. In 2018, Messi was named Barcelona captain, and he won a record-breaking sixth Ballon d'Or the following year. Did you know that he was only 19 when he won his first Ballon dOr? Gianluigi Donnarumma(ITA/AC Milan - Paris SG), 6. Lionel Messi won his first Ballon d'Or at the age of 22 in 2009. The three victories were followed by an impressive World Cup campaign in which he led his country to victory against rival Brazil. Copyright 2022 YB Media, LLC. Lionel Messi won his first Ballon d?Or in 2009, at the age of twenty-two. But obviously being PSGs all-time top scorer is nothing to be scoffed at, so well see what happens. All rights reserved. Other winners included Pedri of Barcelona and Gianluigi Donnarumma of Juventus. "But he is getting better and better, he is happy and I always said it in the first part of the season, if we have a great Messi, it's better. Jan Oblak (SLO/Atletico Madrid), (This story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed. Messi scored a lone goal against Manchester City and two assists against RB Leipzig. Despite Barcelona's struggles this season, Messi has had a stellar individual campaign. But his success at Barcelona is far from over. File photo of Lionel Messi with the Ballon d'Or trophy. There are a lot of others who worship him for his truly sensational skills on the ball. Messis legendary status has grown over the last decade. It may not seem possible that a player could win his third Ballon dOr at the age of 22, but Messi managed to pull it off. Earlier this year, he was named captain of the Barcelona team and won his fifth Ballon dOr. The Portuguese star, who plays for Manchester United, finished outside of the top three for the first time since 2010. More so, the friction within the club's dressing room and the board have resulted in on-field performances taking a severe dip. Messi's chances of winning the Ballon d'Or for the seventh time, however, look slim. Messi finished second for the Ballon d'Or the following two seasons behind Cristiano Ronaldo (his perceived career rival), before resuming his best form in the 2014/15 season, becoming the all-time top scorer in La Liga and leading Barcelona to a historic second treble. Mbappe's brace on Saturday night ties him with Zlatan Ibrahimovic on 156 goals. Among his recent accolades, he has won the Golden Boot and Player of the Tournament at the Copa America. I think thats the most important thing, to make them feel comfortable from day one.".

His previous two wins came with Chelsea, where he won the UEFA Champions League, and Italy, where he represented his country at UEFA Euro 2020. Deebo Samuel worried 49ers will 'shorten his career'? Despite Messis incredible stats, it is hard to say which player is the best. Messi has won a record six Ballon d'Or awards - more than any other player in the history of the game. However, if he were still young, the award would have gone to someone like Karim Benzema or Robert Lewandowski, who both won the Golden Ball for their outstanding performances in the past year. Messi is certain to win many more world player awards in the future. Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Ronaldo and Messi are now tied for the most Ballons dOrs. But before you get your heart set on one of the current young superstars, keep reading to learn about his first three Ballon dOrs! Messi has also won the ballon dOr four times, and won it in 2009, a year in which the Ballon dOr had briefly merged with the FIFA World Player of the Year. Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly willing to take '30 percent' pay cut to leave Manchester United, NFC West Division prediction, odds: Super Bowl champs an enticing bet, Kyler Murray, Cardinals agree to five-year, $230.5M extension, Georgia's Kirby Smart agrees to 10-year, $112.5M extension, Caddie hints Tiger won't play again until Hero World Challenge, Dave Roberts: Walker Buehler may return in September, Warriors GM suggests team is out of running for Kevin Durant. He is still some way off the PSG's record goalscorer Edinson Cavani, who bagged 200, but suggested he may aim to topple him despite talk of a move away. He will, in all probability, finish in the top three of the Ballon d'Or standings. The Ballon dOr is given to the best player in the world. Lionel Messi is popularly regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time. In total, he has won eighteen honours. Fans in the United States can watch the ceremony live online at 1 p.m. In a surprise move, Lewandowski was the favourite to win the mens Ballon dOr in 2020, but he was beaten by Messi last year. Personally, I really enjoy it.". While Lewandowski has plenty of support in Spain, the Argentine has made a weaker case since he moved to Barcelona. pic.twitter.com/3NI9yPY7pG. At the age of 25, Messi is already the most decorated player in the history of the Ballon dOr. He will be crowned FIFA World Player of the Year in 2020. After winning it in 2009, Messi went on to win the award a record-tying four years in a row. The Argentine moved to Paris back in 2014 and tried to impart what wisdom he could to Messi. I've always wanted to play with great players and great players are made to play with great players and we have a blast on the pitch. Messi has won it six times, the most in any single year. She led Barcelona to the Spanish league and cup double and was named Europes player of the year. As the leading scorer in La Liga and the Champions League, the Barcelona star was also crowned as the Golden Shoe winner. Still, he scored two goals in the Copa del Rey final, and was La Ligas top goal scorer once again. At twenty-three, Messi was already considered one of the greats in the sport, winning the first Ballon dOr at an early age. Argentinas Lionel Messi won the Ballon dOr for the sixth time on Sunday, his seventh in total. Both players are 26 and have starred for Barcelona. The four-time Ballon dOr winner will now receive his seventh, and the trophy will be presented to the winning team at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Jorginho could stake their claims for the award after Italys Euro 2020 campaign. List of winners from the 2021 Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris on Monday: 2. With 36 goals, Messi broke Cristiano Ronaldos previous record of two consecutive years. The record-breaking season also saw Messi win the Golden Shoe award, his sixth Golden Shoe award. He has now won four Ballon dOr awards. Lionel Messi made a summer switch to PSG but has been unable to reproduce his Barcelona form at the Parc des Princes with Kylian Mbappe offering a message to the Argentine. Angel di Maria, a teammate with Messi at club and international level, has tried to do his bit for his compatriot. He established himself as Barcelona's all-time leading scorer during the 2011/12 season, setting La Liga and European records for most goals scored in a single season. The 23-year-old finished two points clear of Cristiano Ronaldo, who finished in third place. Also read: Who is most likely to win the Ballon d'Or 2020? At 25, the Argentina forward is already one of the worlds best. The Argentine has also been named world player of the year by FIFA. However, Messi was the only male player to win the Ballon dOr with a French club in 21 years. Lewandowski is a more pure striker while Messi is a dribbling magician. The Barcelona skipper has torn record books apart ever since he entered the global stage after his development at La Masia. HERE IS THE WINNER!SEVEN BALLON D'OR FOR LIONEL MESSI! In the end, Messi is regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. This article first appeared on Bolavip US and was syndicated with permission. Lionel Messi won the men's Ballon d'Or award for a record-extending seventh time at a ceremony in Paris on Monday. Christine Sinclair (CAN/Portland Storms), 2. In July, he won the Copa America with Argentina, adding an international title to his trophy cabinet. You can unsubscribe at any time. Despite squandering a three-goal lead against Liverpool in the Champions League semi-final, he was deemed worthy of the award once again. Edouard Mendy (SEN/Chelsea) 3. Emailed daily. In addition, Chelsea was named as the Best Club, while Luka Modric was named the best goalkeeper. Messi won the men's Ballon d'Or award for a record-extending 7th time, Messi won the last edition of the Ballon d'Or in 2019, He won Copa del Rey with Barca & Copa America with Argentina last season, Robert Lewandowski, Karim Benzema Set For Duel As Barcelona-Real Madrid Meet In Las Vegas 'Clasico', Uwe Seeler, Former West Germany Captain, Dies At The Age Of 85, Watch: Chelsea Star's Panenka Penalty Goes All Wrong In Pre-Season Game, Kevin De Bruyne At The Double But Erling Haaland Kept Waiting As Manchester City Down Club America, Debut Goals For Mane, Matthijs De Ligt As Bayern Munich Thump D.C. United, Lionel Messi Wins Mens Ballon dOr For Seventh Time, Zlatan Ibrahimovic Extends Stay With Italian Champions AC Milan, "Rollercoaster Of Emotions": PV Sindhu On Singapore Open Triumph, Mairaj Khan Wins Historic Skeet Gold In Shooting World Cup, "Countless ODI Memories": Stokes' Sudden ODI Retirement Breaks Internet, This website follows the DNPA Code of Ethics. Who is most likely to win the Ballon d'Or 2020. And Pedri is a surprise nominee, despite his lack of playing time in Barcelona. Last year, his Argentina team won the Copa America, his first major international trophy. Messi scooped the most sought-after individual prize in world football in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015 and most recently last year as he led from the front for Barcelona. In the 2014-15 season, he regained his best form, helping his team win their second successive treble. In total, Messi has won 34 trophies with the Blaugrana, with 10 of them being domestic titles.

The trebles were his most impressive achievements, leading Barcelona to their second treble and the Champions League. In 2007, the award was expanded to include players from all across the world, before being amalgamated with the rival Fifa Player of the Year in 2010. Messi won the last edition of the Ballon d'Or in 2019 before last year's awards were cancelled due to the pandemic. Messi received 473 votes, more than double the number of Cristiano Ronaldo. #ballondor pic.twitter.com/U2SywJmruC. Apart from the double, the Polish striker's side are one of the favourites to win the UCL as well. Since moving to Paris Saint-Germain, Messi has struggled to live up to expectations, scoring just four goals in eleven appearances for the Ligue 1 giants. In 2016, the two trophies split again, with FIFA establishing their own "The Best" award, but the Ballon d'Or, which is voted on by journalists all around the globe, is still largely regarded as the pinnacle. Messis treble of Ballon dOr wins was a record for a footballer and made him the first player in history to win five consecutively. David Beckham discusses Lionel Messi transfer as he plots Inter Miami's next steps, Kylian Mbappe stuns fans with world class outside of the boot assist after scoring twice, 'Critical incident' declared at Dover over huge traffic queues with people told NOT to travel - as queues build up at airports and passport office as great summer getaway begins, Red Arrows route mapped and full schedule today as jets travel across country, Elvis actress, 44, found DEAD by one of her young children in flat, Britney Spears' fans confused after she shares 11 naked photos in an hour, TRANSFER NEWS LIVE: Liverpool's Nunes 'talks', Chelsea eye Saint-Maximin, Suarez's next club, Arsenal latest, Bombshell claims Camilla asked if Meghan and Harry's son Archie would have 'Ginger Afro', EastEnders sign up tragic Jade Goody's son Bobby Brazier as bosses recast character, Supervet's dating history and why Britney Spears hit Toxic could be about him, Newly-single Helen Skelton turns heads in a thigh-high split dress after opening up about 'mum guilt', Petrol protestors will slow traffic to crawl TODAY on first day of summer getaway - FIND OUT WHERE, Only Fools and Horses episode 'banned' by creator and re-edited over Del Boy scenes, 'I knew he was gone'; Devastated dad of boy, 9, killed in farm accident makes safety plea, Subscribe to Daily Mirror and Sunday Mirror newspapers. He has 631 Barcelona goals to his name and is the club's all-time top scorer. His Copa America triumph may have also swayed the media. He also became the first player to win three consecutive Ballon dOr awards, beating Cristiano Ronaldo and Xavi Hernandez. If you dont live in France, check your local TV listings. Lewandowski, meanwhile, finished second. After three successful seasons, the Argentine became the first player to win the Ballon d'Or four times in a row, making him the first player to do so. Kylian Mbappe insists Lionel Messi's Ballon d'Ors count for nothing in Paris as the PSG new boy continues to adapt. He also became the first player to go through the Barca youth system. The broadcast will be carried live by the French sports daily LEquipe. Lionel Messi won his fifth Ballon dOr, edging out Robert Lewandowski for the title. Messis recent success has been well documented. In total, he has ended up in the top two 11 times. Messis latest success means that PSG now has a Ballon dOr winner!

The team with the most Ballon dOr candidates this year is Chelsea. The Argentine inspired Barcelona to a treble in the 2008/09 season, scoring 38 goals in all competitions. He became the first player in the history of the LaLiga to score 20 goals and record as many assists in a single season. Despite being hounded by media speculation, the Argentine superstar has been rewarded for his efforts on the pitch. The 34-year-old scored 38 goals in 48 games last season for Barcelona and won the Copa del Rey before captaining Argentina to Copa America glory in July. That was the first major international title of his glittering career, which had been spent entirely with Barcelona before his tearful departure from the Camp Nou in August and subsequent move to Paris Saint-Germain. The Frenchman bagged a brace and is confident his teammate is firmly on the rise.