“Golden Ball”: The nominations are out – Messi is favorite to win!

The nominations for the “Golden Ball” are expected to be announced today, with the winner’s name announced on October 30 at a spectacular event in Paris.

THE Lionel Messi is the number one favorite for its conquest 8th “Golden Ball” in his career. Having won the only trophy missing from his collection months ago, but also the most important one he has managed to win according to him, the Argentine superstar looks like the firm favourite.

And after that World Cup which he won with the “Albiceleste”, everything points to him getting another individual award, completing a huge and unimaginable collection of personal and team achievements.

Predicting the shortlist for the 2023 Ballon d’Or ??

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Second in preferences comes o Erling Haalandwho had a magical maiden season in her jersey Manchester City and won the treble, helping the “Citizens” to lift the first Champions League in their history.

The first five, based on the reports, are completed by Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius, Junior and Kevin De Bruyne, while in the top 20 one can find the names of Victor Osimen, Kvitsa Kvaratskelia, Robert Lewandowski, Lautaro Martinez and Jude Bellingham among others.

Ballon d’Or nominees will be released in the next 24h — official winner will be unveiled on October 30th in Paris ?

Who’s gonna win the Ballon d’Or? ?? pic.twitter.com/Qf7pmsIIoK

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At the same time, the absolute favorite among women is Aitana Bonmati. The great midfielder of the Spanish national team, who reached the top of the world with her country, figures in the first place of the … odds, with Bonmati having recently won the award for the best player of the season from UEFA.

Alex Pope and Candidate Diani follow, with Fridolina Dolfo and Patri Guijarro rounding out the top five.

Who is going to take Alexia Putellas’ crown? ??

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