Lionel Messi Deserved Ballon d'Or, Argentinian Newspaper Claims

An Argentinian newspaper argues that Lionel Messi should have won the Ballon d'Or, despite finishing fifth, while commenting on Harry Kane's recognition.

Lionel Messi finished fifth in the Ballon d'Or voting, but the Argentinian newspaper Ole asserts he deserved to win the award. The editorial highlighted Messi's leadership in guiding Argentina to the World Cup final, where they lost to Spain, as a key reason for his deserving the accolade.

Ole pointed out that Messi's performance in 2026, including his role in Argentina's victory over England in the semi-finals, further justified their stance. The newspaper acknowledged Harry Kane's achievements, including becoming England's top scorer in World Cup history, but emphasized that his triumph does not erase the defeat to Messi's team.

Despite not attending the ceremony, Messi remains a significant figure in Major League Soccer, leading the league with 25 goals this season. He was recently honored with the Princess of Asturias Award for Sports and is expected to return to play for Inter Miami in their upcoming match against Cincinnati.

Lionel Messi Deserved Ballon d'Or, Argentinian Newspaper Claims

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