The media circus is back for the endless debates about the Ballon d’Or. On Friday, we get the nominations, cutting down the hopes of those who are just outside contention.
Right now it seems that the favourite is French, in the form of Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema. The presence of the 2021/22 Champions League’s top scorer is not in question, but there are doubts over both Lionel Messi and Neymar.
While the superstar duo might have rediscovered their best form in the close season, the premier individual awards recognise last season’s work.
With this criteria, the jury will struggle to include the two South Americans. Are last year’s under-performances enough to convince those in charge to exclude them from the running?
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