Messi and his helpless rivals for the Ballon d'Or: It's an award with a lot of marketing
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We stayed at the top for 15 years' - Lionel Messi reflects on 'great battle' with Cristiano Ronaldo as Inter Miami star suggests their rivalry is over after winning his eighth Ballon
Who is better, Erling Haaland or Lionel Messi? - Quora
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PSG sent special gifts and perks to Ballon d'Or chief as part of lobbying to help Lionel Messi win award in 2021: Reports
Lionel Messi's Ballon D'Or trophy celebrated by Inter Miami
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There is some friction - Journalist claims Manchester City star is unhappy with Guardiola for his comments about Lionel Messi's Ballon d'Or
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Has Lionel Messi Been Robbed Of His Seventh Ballon D'Or Win?
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Lionel Messi
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Alexia Putellas and Lionel Messi win 2021 Ballon d'Or – as it happened, Ballon d'Or
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Messi wins 6th Ballon d'Or; Rapinoe takes women's prize
Why is the Ballon d'Or always prioritized towards forwards, instead of defenders or midfielders? - Quora
Lionel Messi - Wikipedia
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Lionel Messi has awkward Ballon d'Or trophy problem he's never experienced before
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Lionel Messi, Megan Rapinoe win Ballon d'Or awards
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Lionel Messi's Ballon d'Or U-turn Speaks Volumes About Rivalry With Cristiano Ronaldo
Who should win Ballon d'Or for 2019? Messi, Ronaldo, Mo Salah, Kylian Mbappé, Eden Hazard, Neymar, Marco Reus. - Quora