Whenever we talk about the injustice surrounding the Ballon d’Or, you people take it personally instead of looking at the facts.
Michael Olise was the best player in the Bundesliga last season, recorded the most assists in the league, and finished as the top assister in both the Champions League and the World Cup.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was PSG’s best player last season, played a crucial role in their Champions League triumph, he was named the best player competition, and was among the best players in Ligue 1. He won the champions league trophy, Ligue 1 title, UEFA super cup, FIFA intercontinental cup, French super cup
Erling Haaland won two trophies with Manchester City, finished as the Premier League’s top scorer, and went on to deliver excellent performances at the World Cup.
Fabián Ruiz was incredible last season, winning the champions league trophy, Ligue 1 title, UEFA super cup, FIFA intercontinental cup and French super cup. He was instrumental in these triumphs. Even Spain’s fortunes at the World Cup started when he was given the opportunity to start matches.
Ousmane Dembélé was named Ligue 1’s best player, won the league title and Champions League, super cup and also had a decent World Cup.
Now, if you genuinely believe Lionel Messi had a better overall season than these players, then you must be judging football by sentiment rather than merit because at some point, we have to stop rewarding reputations and focus on real performance.