who winning ? Messi or Mbappe
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Ballon d'Or 2023
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Just making the comparison between what most of Haaland's goals have been, against what Messi has done. Balon d'or is decided based not only on the amount of goals scored or assisted, but also on what influence the player has on the game. Modric won in 2018 (shouldn't have imo, but whatever) due in great part to his WC performance. If Messi puts up even a decent season he should win it. If Haaland absolutely carries Man City to a UCL win then that's ok, there can be an argument made, but otherwise Messi wins
Morocco yeah I guess, Croatia I disagree, but that's a good point. However, Messi has already become an icon this year due to his performance in this tournament, and it's obvious as to why. The award isn't always given the award to the player with the most goals, as I said above, they give it to the one who is most voted by journalists, managers, etc. Haaland would have to put up the most fantastic stats to take that off of Messi
None of: Spain, Germany or France had star players to compete with Messi, Ronaldo or Modric at that height (Spain arguably had Iniesta, you mentioned Sneijder, France had Mbappe, but I don't think he was even that close, there were more before him), but I believe this time is different. Haaland will probably win his fair share, but this is the year Messi consolidates himself as the GOAT, and they don't give him the ballon d'or? Just my opinion
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