The Ballon d'Or organisers have explained Messi's snub & Ronaldo's inclusion for 2022 award
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.
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.
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