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.
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France Football have given their reasons for not including defending champion Lionel Messi on this year's Ballon d'Or shortlist, which was revealed on Friday.
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