Lionel Messi has become the first active Major League Soccer player to be nominated for the Ballon d’Or since Inter Miami owner David Beckham. The Inter Miami forward — a record seven-time Ballon d’Or winner — has been shortlisted for the 2023 award and will become the first active MLS player to win the prize should he top the shortlist on October 30. Beckham is the last player to be nominated for the prize while playing in MLS after making the shortlist in 2007, three months after joining LA Galaxy from Real Madrid. The 2023 Ballon d’Or is judged on performances from...
The Inter Miami forward — a record seven-time Ballon d’Or winner — has been shortlisted for the 2023 award and will become the first active MLS player to win the prize should he top the shortlist on October 30.Beckham is the last player to be nominated for the prize while playing in MLS after making the shortlist in 2007, three months after joiningThe 2023 Ballon d’Or is judged on performances from August 1 2022 to July 31 2023.
Messi captained Argentina to 2022 World Cup success in December, scoring seven goals in seven appearances as he was named player of the tournament. The 36-year-old is one of four Ballon d’Or winners to play in MLS, alongside former New York MetroStars midfielder Lothar Matthaus, former
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