👊 Simeone: Who should win the Ballon d'Or? Messi, no doubt

Atlético de Madrid head coach Diego Simeone once again expressed his deep admiration for Lionel Messi when asked who should receive the highest individual award in world football.

The weight of the World Cup and longevity

Without hesitation or beating around the bush, 'Cholo' argued that the making of that World Cup triumph, together with the Rosario star's enduring brilliance, places him a step above the rest of the contenders. "Who should win the Ballon d'Or? Messi, after the World Cup he had, at the age he is… without any doubt," the Argentine coach stated.

Backing from a respected voice at the top level

Simeone's words strengthen the Argentine captain's case in the international debate, while Kylian Mbappé , Lamine Yamal , and Harry Kane are positioning themselves as the leading contenders.