In the South American qualifiers for the 2023 World Cup, Argentina lost 0:2 to Uruguay. In the first half of the game, a clash broke out between the two teams, and Messi locked up the opponent in the clash, but Messi did not receive any yellow card warnings. Because of this, some fans have left messages saying that Messi is the darling of FIFA.
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In addition, the section about Messi winning the Ballon d'Or has also caused controversy, which some people consider unconvincing. So, does FIFA take care of Messi in some way?
Founded in 1956 by the French football magazine, the Ballon d'Or was initially awarded only to the best players in Europe, but has since expanded to a global scale and has become one of the most prestigious individual accolades in world football. Messi has won this accolade several times since he became one of the top players in world football, and his outstanding performance was undoubtedly a key factor in his award.
Let's take the 2019 Ballon d'Or as an example, Messi won his sixth Ballon d'Or in 2019, making him the player with the most Ballon d'Or awards in history. However, this award caused some controversy. At the time, it was believed that Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk had been equally impressive that season, helping Liverpool win the Champions League and showing exceptional defensive prowess in the Premier League. Despite this, in the end, Messi won the Ballon d'Or for his performances in Barcelona and the Argentine national team.
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The statement that Messi is the darling of FIFA should be analyzed rationally. First of all, the Ballon d'Or award is co-sponsored by FIFA and French football magazine, and the selection process involves voting for journalists, national team managers and captains from all over the world. Although FIFA is the governing body of world football, it does not directly control the outcome of the Ballon d'Or.
Secondly, in terms of selection criteria, the Ballon d'Or awards consider factors such as a player's performance in the past year, technical level, work ethic and personal qualities. Messi has shown exceptional individual ability and dominance over several seasons, which are strong references to his Ballon d'Or.
However, the selection of any sports award can be controversial. In soccer, it is difficult to make direct comparisons between players in different positions, and attacking players are often more likely to attract attention and recognition, which can lead to defensive players or other positional players being disadvantaged in the selection.
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As for the fact that Messi did not receive a yellow card warning during the game, this falls within the category of the referee's decision. The referee makes an instant decision during the match based on his own understanding of the rules and the situation on the spot. Messi, as a player with a high global profile, may receive more attention on the field, but that doesn't mean the referee will consciously take special care of him.
To sum up, when discussing whether FIFA takes care of Messi, we should base our analysis on facts and figures, taking into account the multiple factors that may exist in the selection process. Messi is undoubtedly one of the greatest players of contemporary football, and the accolades and recognition he has received largely reflect his excellence on the football field and his influence on the game. Still, in the world of athletic competition, controversy and discussion are always an inevitable part of it.
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