The speculation began after the 30-player shortlist for the
Ballon d’Or, the most prestigious individual award in world football, was
announced.
Can the Argentine magician who has won the golden trophy a
record eight times claim a ninth Ballon d’Or as he approaches the twilight of
his career? Or is this simply an attempt to honor a living legend? These
questions have sparked intense debate across the football world.
Lionel Messi has made the shortlist published by French
magazine France...
