Lionel Messi or Erling Haaland? Ronaldo picks 2023 Ballon d'Or winner
With the Ballon dOr considered to be among the most prestigious awards in world football, the 67th annual ceremony is scheduled for October 30 and nominees will be announced on September 6.
Former Real Madrid Karim Benzema is the reigning Ballon dOr winner and it is highly unlikely that he will retain his crown.
Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland are the leading contenders for the 2022-23 season. While record-time winner Messi is still a contender, his long-time Ballon dOr rival Cristiano Ronaldo is already out of the picture.
he Portugal captain joined Al Nassr after the 2022 FIFA World Cup and failed to win any trophies in his debut season. Before his arrival, Al Nassr were on top of the Saudi Pro League table but ended the season in second position.
Two-time Golden Ball winner and former player Ronaldo Nazario recently decided to give his take on the upcoming Ballon dOr ceremony and predicted the winner for the mens individual section.
Speaking to Albiceleste Talk, the Brazil legend said, Messi deserves to win the Ballon d’Or. I think he will be crowned. He won the World Cup, which is a very big tournament.
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