kolkata:- This year’s Ballon d’Or winner will be announced this Monday. Vinicius is currently the favorite to win this recognition at the glittering event in Paris. However, his teammate English footballer Jude Bellingham and Manchester City’s Spanish midfielder Rodri are in a strong fight with this Brazilian star of Real Madrid. Inter Miami coach Martino claims that he can never understand the Ballon d’or issue in that way or does not give it that much importance.
For him, the best of all time is still Messi.
“It (the Ballon d’Or) is something that has never really appealed to me. I’m not even sure if it’s the world’s best footballer or the best of the year award. Vinicius probably deserves it (as the best of last season). But if you ask me “Who is the best footballer in the world at the moment, it is definitely Messi.” Vinicius scored 24 goals in all competitions and assisted 11 goals in his contribution to Real Madrid’s La Liga and Champions League wins last season. The 24-year-old forward also scored a goal in the Champions League final.
Messi is on the shortlist for Major League Soccer’s ‘Most Valuable Player’ award this year. The Argentinian wizard scored 20 goals in just 19 matches for Inter Miami, assisted 16 goals. Alba was surprised not to see Messi’s name in the battle to win the Ballon d’Or. “Never put as much importance on the Ballon d’Or or all that. But in my opinion, Leo always deserves to be there. He’s making the difference and there’s no doubt he’s still the best in the world at the highest level.”
