compare Cristiano Ronaldocurrent title holder of Lionel Messi first season with Paris Saint-Germain did not shortlist him for Balloon d’Or in 2022, according to the award’s sponsors.
Messi’s disappointing first season in Paris came to an end when he failed to make the final 30-man shortlist for the Ballon d’Or for the first time in 17 years. He finished the season with 11 goals and 15 assists in 34 games, a depressing total by Messi’s high standards.
Fans were outraged by the decision to shortlist Messi, and France Football, the organization behind the award, immediately held a Q&A session to put their minds at ease. “Inevitably, Lionel Messi, with his 15 appearances since 2006, with seven Ballon d’Or victories, his title holder status far outweighs when it comes to the final choice.” said the organizers.
“The Argentine was part of the discussions of integrating the 30, but the new criteria for the Ballon d’Or were negative for him: the disappearance of the criterion of a player’s entire career and the new periodicity modeled after a football season and no longer than a calendar year, which means “July 11, 2021 does not make it possible to qualify for the Copa America.”
“And then it must be admitted that its first season in Paris was very disappointing, both in terms of visual impression and statistics.” added.
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France Football also provided justification for Lionel Messi’s arch-rival, Cristiano Ronaldo, to be included in the squad despite his dismal first season at Manchester United.
The inclusion of Cristiano Ronaldo was later championed by France Football, and fans justified the Manchester United player’s failure in England. “Statistics say the opposite” responses began. “Ronaldo has been the top scorer in national football this season. He was decisive in the Champions League group stage with four impromptu goals that gave Man Utd seven points.
“He has 18 goals in the Premier League, two of which are hat tricks. In total, 32 goals in 49 games are enough to be among the top 30 players in the world, not as much as in their best seasons.”
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