Lionel Messi secured his record-breaking eighth Ballon d’Or, sparking debates in the football world. Lothar Matthaus, a former footballer, criticized Messi’s win, branding it a ‘farce’ despite Messi’s crucial role in Argentina’s World Cup triumph.
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Matthaus argued that Erling Haaland’s outstanding performance for Manchester City, which included a historic treble and numerous record-breaking feats, made him a more deserving candidate. Messi himself acknowledged Haaland’s remarkable season and his 36-goal tally in the Premier League during his acceptance speech. Additionally, controversy arose from the absence of players like Rafael Leao and Marc-André ter Stegen in the 30-player Ballon d’Or nominee list.
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