Lionel Messi. Photo = Getty Images Korea
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Lionel Messi (35, Paris Saint-Germain), who reached the peak of his career by winning the World Cup, is expected to receive the Super Ballon d’Or.
The British Sports Bible mentioned on the 22nd (Korea 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 usual 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 victory in the World Cup, it is evaluated that he has more or less booked his 8th Ballon d’Or award in his personal career.
Super Ballon d’Or. Photo = SNS Sports Bible
If the Super Ballon d’Or is added here, Messi’s career is expected to be flawless that no football player can surpass. Winning the World Cup has solved the final puzzle.
The Ballon d’Or is an award given to the best football 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 will be awarded seven times and twice respectively.
Donga.com reporter Cho Sung-woon madduxly@donga.com See more articles from the reporter
