Thierry Henry names Raphinha as favorite for the Ballon d'Or

Yesterday, Liverpool was knocked out of the Champions League in the round of 16, significantly reducing Mohamed Salah's chances of winning the Ballon d'Or. The legendary Thierry Henry has named a new favorite for the award.

Details: According to the former Arsenal forward, Barcelona's striker Raphinha now leads the race for the Ballon d'Or.

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“Raphinha is leading the race for the Ballon d'Or. He is in sensational form, scoring many goals. A complete player is one who presses, defends, and helps in defense. Raphinha possesses all these qualities.”

In 41 matches this season, Raphinha has scored 27 goals and provided 19 assists. Yesterday, he helped Barcelona eliminate Benfica from the Champions League round of 16.

Reminder: Previously, Barcelona's head coach Hansi Flick also mentioned Raphinha as a contender for the Ballon d'Or.