"More Than Anyone Else." Messi Says Lautaro Martínez Deserves to Win the Ballon d'Or
Liam Carter
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
Argentine superstar Lionel Messi, currently playing for Inter Miami, believes that his compatriot Lautaro Martínez deserves to win the Ballon d'Or this year.
Details: According to Messi, the Inter forward has had a fantastic year and deserves the prestigious award more than anyone else.
Quote: “I hope that Lautaro Martínez wins the Ballon d'Or. He deserves it more than anyone. If he doesn't get the award this time, I am sure it will happen in the future.
Lautaro had an impressive year. He scored a goal in the Copa América 2024 final and finished as the tournament's top scorer," Messi told La Gazzetta dello Sport.
Reminder: The reigning World Cup champions continue their strong form in the qualifiers for the next World Cup, currently topping the standings with 19 points after nine matches.
