In the past, Messi has been an unattainable presence among players, and only a combination like Perez and Ronaldo can match him. Today, Argentine superstar Messi has left the United States, which is emotional, but he still created a series of magnificent performances in the game. He has scored 16 goals in his last 11 games and continues to show his prowess, even re-forming a "double-pride" combination with Haaland.
Messi's immortal splendor
Messi's football career has been full of brilliance
Huang, whose name hangs on the shortlist for the Golden Globes all year round. In this year's Ballon d'Or nominations, Messi managed to make the 30-man roster, while Ronaldo failed to make the cut, which is the different fate of the two in terms of nominations. It is worth noting that Messi's record of 15 consecutive nominations has been interrupted, but no one has been able to surpass him so far. Ronaldo, on the other hand, has 18 consecutive nominations interrupted, and no one can replace him.
The old and new Golden Globes alternate
It is worth mentioning that it is in the top eight of the Golden Globe nomination record
In addition to Messi and Ronaldo, the other 6 have all retired, and the new generation of stars like Haaland and Mbappe has not yet fully emerged. Messi's goal stats of 63 last year are not far from those of second-placed Haaland, which is one of the reasons why Messi has performed well in the competition for the Ballon d'Or.
Haaland's up-and-coming
Haaland won on City's powerful platform
He has won the Ballon d'Or the same number of times as Messi, all three, and he also has the top European glory of the Champions League, which makes his odds relatively high. World Cup factors have also influenced the competitive landscape for the Ballon d'Or, otherwise Messi and Haaland's positions could be different.
Changes in the list of nominees
Unlike Messi, other players who had been nominated for the Ballon d'Or, such as Mane and Neymar, failed to be selected again. Only 10 players have been selected for two consecutive years, including Lewandowski, Benzema and Vinicius, and 15 first-time players such as Onana, Saaka, Bellingham, Odegaard and Gundogan.
The rise of the Premier League
Divided by league, the nomination of Premier League players
With 12 players selected, United have no homegrown players selected. Marcus Rashford performed well last season but failed to make the cut, while Vinicius was the third-favourite to win the title. Saka's figures are comparable to Marcus' Rashford, but the fate of the two is different. Similarly, Salah's numbers are similar to those of Vinicius, but his odds are lower. This may signal that next year's Ballon d'Or will be a rivalry between Bellingham and Haaland, with the English player having a chance to win.
Manchester United's regrets
Manchester United fans may regret it
, because none of their players were on the list for the Golden Globe nominations. While English players such as Marcus Rashford, Saka and Bellingham have all performed well, they have failed to make the shortlist. Manchester United's squad is not to be underestimated, but they do not seem to have found a suitable representative in the race for the Ballon d'Or.
summary
The Ballon d'Or rivalry between Messi and Haaland will be the focus of the season. Messi remains a favourite with his enduring brilliance and back-to-back nomination record, while Haaland is also a formidable contender with his youthful prowess and Champions League honours. Premier League players occupy a prominent place in the nomination list, but Manchester United fans may regret that their side were not represented in the competition for the Ballon d'Or. Regardless of the final outcome, the race for the Ballon d'Or will continue to attract the attention of football fans around the world and witness the glory and transformation of the world of football.