Journalist Suggests Canceling This Year's Ballon d'Or Due to Lack of Clear Frontrunner

French magazine SO FOOT journalist Diop published an analysis arguing that this year's Ballon d'Or lacks a clear frontrunner. He criticizes Lionel Messi's candidacy, noting that despite an outstanding World Cup performance with eight goals, Messi did not win the title and spent most of the season in Major League Soccer, a second-tier league. Diop also discusses Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's chances, highlighting his Champions League excellence but noting his absence from the World Cup and inconsistent league form. The journalist concludes that since no candidate is indisputable, France Football should cancel the award, as it did in 2020 when Robert Lewandowski was the deserving winner.

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Journalist Suggests Canceling This Year's Ballon d'Or Due to Lack of Clear Frontrunner虎扑 - 足球WesternJul 22, 02:49 AM UTC

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