Lionel Messi. Photo = Getty Images Korea
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Lionel Messi (35, Paris Saint-Germain), who reached the pinnacle of his career by winning the World Cup, is expected to receive the Super Ballon d’Or.
The British Sports Bible mentioned on the 22nd (Korean time) the possibility of World Cup winner Messi receiving the ‘Super Ballon d’Or’.
The Super Ballon d’Or is different from the regular Ballon d’Or, which is awarded every year. In 1989 Di Stefano was the only player in football history to receive it. The one given to Europe’s greatest legend.
For more than 30 years since Di Stefano, there has been no winner of the Super Ballon d’Or, but this time Messi is more likely to receive it.
Messi has already won the Ballon d’Or seven times. Furthermore, with this World Cup victory, it is assessed that he has practically booked his 8th Ballon d’Or in his personal career.
Super Ballon d’Or. Photo = SNS Sports Bible
If the Super Ballon d’Or is added here, Messi’s career should be flawless that no footballer can surpass. Winning the World Cup solved the final puzzle.
The Ballon d’Or is an award given to the best footballer in the world by French football in France. It was issued in 1956 and until 1994 only European players received it.
Messi has won the most awards 7 times. He is followed by 5 times Cristiano Ronaldo. If Pele and Diego Maradona were eligible for the award, it is awarded seven times and twice, respectively.
Donga.com reporter Cho Sung-woon [email protected] Other articles by the journalist
