Despite the contempt in France, the reason why Messi would win the Ballon d'Or

Before the World Cup in Qatar, France Football magazine awarded the Ballon d'Or 2022 to Karim Benzema. Although the award was not discussed, what caught the attention was that Lionel Messi was excluded from the 30 candidates for the award. Months later and despite the French magazine's disdain, the 'Flea' is the main candidate to win his eighth award.

In Argentina, it caused surprise that for the first time since 2005, Lionel Messi has been left out of the fight for the Ballon d'Or 2022. Despite being the player with the most awards, France Football ignored him and Leo's response was to sign a spectacular start with PSG and have a dream World Cup, where he scored seven goals, gave three assists and finally lifted the coveted title.

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After the event in the Middle East, the 'Pulga' continues to increase his numbers, this time with PSG. Leo reached 14 goals this season with PSG and is on course to win his eighth Ballon d'Or. Currently, there is no one to beat the captain of the Argentine national team, who continues to make history at the age of 35.

Leo's numbers in the 2022-2023 campaign:

In 33 games played, between his club and the Albiceleste, Lionel Messi records 26 goals and 18 assists. He was World Cup champion being the main figure of the World Cup, won the Super Cup with PSG and was chosen as the MVP of the match. In addition, he scored and assisted in Ligue 1 and Champions League and scored in all phases of the World Cup.