Lionell Messi. Photo = Getty Images Korea
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Lionel Messi (35, Paris Saint-Germain), who peaked his career by winning the World Cup, is expected to receive the Super Ballon d’Or.
The British Sports Bible mentioned on the 22nd (Korean time) the possibility that Messi, who won the World Cup, will receive the ‘Super Ballon d’Or’.
The Super Ballon d’Or is different from the regular Ballon d’Or, which is awarded every year. In 1989, Di Stefano was the only player in football history to receive it. The one given to Europe’s greatest legend.
For more than 30 years since Di Stefano, there has been no Super Ballon d’Or winner, but this time Messi is more likely to receive it.
Messi has already won the Ballon d’Or seven times. In addition, with this World Cup victory, it is evaluated that he has virtually booked his 8th Ballon d’Or award in his personal career.
Super Ballon d’Or. Photo = Sports Bible SNS
If the Super Ballon d’Or is added here, Messi’s career is expected to be flawless that no soccer player can surpass. Winning the World Cup has solved the final puzzle.
The Ballon d’Or is an award given to the best soccer player in the world by French football in France. It was enacted in 1956 and until 1994 only European players received it.
Messi has won the most awards 7 times. He is followed by 5 times Cristiano Ronaldo. If Pele and Diego Maradona were eligible for the award, it is awarded seven times and twice respectively.
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