"I'm sure Haaland will win the Ballon d'Or next year. Haaland deserves it. He won the Premier League, the Champions League, and is also the top scorer in every tournament. This year's Ballon d'Or is also well-deserved for Haaland," Messi said after receiving his eighth Ballon d'Or at the award ceremony held early on October 31 (Vietnam time) at the Chatelet Theater in Paris (France).
Messi (right) and Barcelona female player Bonmati are the owners of the 2023 Ballon d'Or for men and women
"Not only Haaland, Mbappe will also one day win the Golden Ball. They are the current typical players of world football and there are many other talented young players who have appeared," Messi shared.
Haaland and Mbappe are also the players who are right behind Messi, after the results of the 2023 Ballon d'Or election were announced. According to France Football editor-in-chief Vincent Garcia: "The 2023 Ballon d'Or election has extremely fierce competition between Messi, Haaland and Mbappe. The results between them are extremely close."
Haaland wins European Player of the Year and finishes second in 2023 Ballon d'Or vote
Messi won thanks to winning the 2022 World Cup with Argentina and his superb performance in Qatar. "The 2023 Ballon d'Or that I won is linked to what the Argentina national team has achieved. This is a gift for the whole team and for all the Argentine people," Messi admitted.
Messi also dedicated the 2023 Ballon d'Or to legend Diego Maradona on what would have been his 63rd birthday if he were still alive. "Today I want to mention Diego (Maradona). There is no better place to celebrate his birthday than here. There are many people around here who love football as he always wanted. Wherever you are, Diego... happy birthday. This title also belongs to you."
PSG Club congratulates Messi on winning the Golden Ball and Mbappe on coming in 3rd
Meanwhile, regarding FC Barcelona, Messi said he always follows every journey of his old team. "Barcelona is the team I love. What about PSG? Would I want to present this Golden Ball title at Parc des Princes to the fans? I don't think PSG fans will like that. Personally, Mbappe and I have a very good relationship, we always greet each other when we meet. We have been together for 2 years and fought for the goals we set. Until now, that relationship is still maintained. So everything is normal," Messi expressed.
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