This isn't even up for debate! Rodrigo De Paul named the undisputed Ballon d'Or winner

Argentina midfielder Rodrigo De Paul has made a categorical statement regarding the presentation of world football's top individual award.

Details: Atletico Madrid and Argentina midfielder Rodrigo De Paul expressed absolute confidence that Lionel Messi must claim yet another Ballon d'Or. Speaking on TUDN Mexico, the footballer said that the incredible performance by the 39-year-old captain of the Albiceleste at the World Cup was a unique event in sporting history.

De Paul highlighted the unprecedented scale of his compatriot's achievements: “In my opinion, Leo Messi should win the Ballon d'Or. For me, there is no debate: what he did at this World Cup at the age of 39, becoming the best player of the tournament... No one will ever be able to repeat anything like it again.”

Lionel Messi is already football's outright all-time record holder, having won eight Ballon d'Or awards during his career. The legendary Argentine forward's performance at the World Cup and his achievement of being named the tournament's best player at such an advanced age have once again reignited fierce debate over the undisputed favorite for the upcoming vote.

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