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Messi Celebrates Argentina Teammates as Rodri Wins Ballon d’Or
Lionel Messi, the Inter Miami forward, recently shared his heartfelt congratulations to all the nominees and winners at the 2024 Ballon d’Or awards.
Although Messi did not attend the ceremony, he was part of the conversation, having been shortlisted among the top 30 players this year.
One of the standout moments of the evening was the recognition of Messi’s Argentina teammates.
Emiliano Martinez received the prestigious Yachine Award for the second consecutive year, solidifying his status as one of the world’s best goalkeepers.
Martinez’s contributions during Argentina’s successful campaign at the FIFA World Cup have made him a vital part of the team, and this award reflects his hard work and dedication on the field.
In a surprising twist, Manchester City’s Rodri took home the title of the best player in the world, edging out Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior.
Rodri’s exceptional performances in both the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League played a significant role in his recognition.
His contributions helped Manchester City secure the treble last season, marking a historic achievement for the club.
On his Instagram account, Messi expressed his excitement, saying, “Congratulations to all the winners and nominees for the Ballon d’Or 2024.
Especially to Dibu, what a great honour, another award for the best goalkeeper in the world. And to Lautaro, Scaloni, and Garnacho.”
Despite not being physically present, Messi remains the record holder for the most Ballon d’Or awards, with an impressive total of eight.
His legacy continues to inspire countless players around the world, and he has set a high standard for excellence in football.
Former footballer Thierry Henry has shared his thoughts on Arsenal’s match following their loss to Atlético Madrid on October 13.
Speaking during a brief interview on CBS Sports, Henry criticised the practice of players or coaches expressing certain opinions through the media instead of addressing issues directly within the dressing room.
“I’m not a coach anymore, but I always say, whoever speaks like that, out. Keep that in the dressing room, it’s as simple as that,” Henry said on CBS Sports.
“That is the only way it can work. You have to say those things to a person’s face… going through the press, I am not really a fan of that.”
Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has shared his thoughts on the 2026 Ballon d’Or award, revealing that he hopes the winner will come from his team.
The manager spoke about how hard his players have worked and expressed his belief that they deserve the recognition.
“What I hope is that we win this trophy. We have players who deserve it.”
“Last year, we were the best team. We showed that it wasn’t just Ousmane Dembélé who deserved it.”
French football pundit Walid Acherchour has named Lamine Yamal as his pick to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or, sparking reactions among football fans.
Acherchour’s choice came as a surprise to some fans, who expected him to support fellow Frenchman Kylian Mbappé instead.
Speaking about his prediction, Acherchour expressed confidence in Yamal’s chances of winning the prestigious individual award.
“For me, Lamine Yamal, he is going to get it [2026 Ballon d’Or]. For me, there’s no doubt anymore,” Acherchour said, as quoted by Actu Foot. That start to the season shows that in fact, he was injured during the World Cup. He was the best player in La Liga, and he won the World Cup.
“Even if, for me, in fact, he doesn’t have the Ballon d’Or unanimously because his World Cup was average, even being average, he won it with Spain. He won La Liga with Barça.”
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