Lionel Messi is in contention to win a record-extending eighth Ballon d’Or. The World Cup winner is vying with ex-Paris Saint-Germain teammate Kylian Mbappe and Manchester City striker Erling…
is vying with ex-Paris Saint-Germain teammate Kylian Mbappe and Manchester City striker Erling Haaland for the prestigious award.Haaland will give him a good run for his moneyMessi is looking to become the first player to win the trophy while playing for a side outside of Europe.30-man shortlistHe's up against a number of top players in the world including England stars Jude Bellingham, who has also been nominated for the Kopa Trophy and Bukayo Saka.
They're joined by Three Lions teammate Harry Kane, who completed his big-money move from Tottenham to Bayern Munich in the summer, too.
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