Lionel Messi outperformed Erling Haaland and other Ballon d’Or nominees in key metric across 25/26
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What happened
Despite being 39 and playing in the MLS, Lionel Messi is still among the 2026 Ballon d’Or nominees. The Inter Miami star played a key role in his team winning the MLS Cup for the first time in 2025.
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