With the Euro and Copa America coming to an end one after another, this year's Ballon d'Or competition has become the focus of the football world's hot debate in the second half of the year. Argentine star Lionel Messi's outstanding performance in the Copa America has made him the number one favorite for the Ballon d'Or. Judging from the odds and favorability ratings on major websites, Messi has almost locked up the Ballon d'Or. A recent poll by Spanish daily sports newspaper shows that 81% of fans believe Messi should win this year's Ballon d'Or. He was followed by Jorginho, Levan and Kante with 5% and 4% respectively, while Cairo's support was only 2%. Although Messi did not dominate the Ballon d'Or voting at the end of the season in the major leagues, with the conclusion of the Europa League and Copa America, Messi has led Argentina to another major tournament title after 28 years, while his main rivals have made early exits in the Europa League, which has made Messi the biggest favorite to win the Ballon d'Or. In this year, Messi won the Copa del Rey at the club level, and was also honored with the La Liga Golden Boot for the eighth time, setting a new record in the top five leagues. In the national team level, Messi led the team to win the Copa America, which is Argentina after 28 years again in the competition. In the America's Cup, Messi not only helped the team to win the championship, but also won the Golden Boot, assist king and the best player three honors. This year, it seems that no other player can compete with Messi. Whether it's Crowe, Kane, De Bruyne, Kante, Mbappe or Jorginho, each of them has some shortcomings, and no one can really pose a threat to Messi. This year, Messi has a great chance to hold the Ballon d'Or trophy for the seventh time, creating a new historical record for the Ballon d'Or.
Lionel Messi's performance at the Copa America has made him the favorite for the Ballon d'Or. Judging by the odds and support, he's almost a lock for the honor.
In a poll by Daily Sport, 81% of fans believe Messi should win the Ballon d'Or, while Crowe's support is just 2%.
Messi's outstanding performances in the Europa League and Copa America have made him the favorite for the Ballon d'Or.
During the year, Messi's brilliant achievements at both club and national team level earned him the honor of the Ballon d'Or.
