Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo: 2022 Ballon d'Or decisions explained
For the first time since 2006, Lionel Messi is not in the running to win the Ballon d’Or.
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For the first time since 2006, Lionel Messi is not in the running to win the Ballon d’Or.
PARIS: Seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi was omitted from the 30-man list of nominees for the prestigious award on Friday for the first time since 2005.
The 30 nominees for the 2022 Ballon d’Or were revealed by France Football on Friday evening.
Lionel Messi and Neymar have not been included on the 30-man shortlist for the 2022 Ballon d'Or. The Argentina international has won the most Ballons d'Or in history with seven, but he did not make the list despite scoring 11 goals in 34 matches for Paris Saint-Germain last season. Ad His team-mate Neymar is also not on the list.
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