Diego Simeone on the Ballon d'Or! 'Messi deserves it'
Atletico Madrid's veteran head coach, Diego Simeone, heaped praise on his compatriot Lionel Messi ahead of the upcoming Ballon d'Or award. The Argentine coach highlighted Messi's performance in the major tournament and spoke clearly about who should win the award.
As the excitement builds ahead of the Ballon d'Or—the most prestigious individual award in world soccer—leading figures in the soccer world continue to voice their favorites. Diego Simeone made some striking remarks that will put an end to the debate over who should win the award.
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'MESSI DESERVES IT WITHOUT A DOUBT!'
The experienced coach of Atlético Madrid heaped praise on captain Lionel Messi, who carried the Argentine national team throughout the 2026 World Cup and left his mark on the tournament despite his advanced age.
Responding decisively to the debate over who should win the award, Simeone said: “Messi undoubtedly deserves the Ballon d’Or. After the World Cup performance he put on at his age, there’s not a shred of doubt.”
WHEN WILL IT TAKE PLACE?
The 2026 Ballon d’Or awards ceremony, eagerly awaited by the soccer world, will take place on Monday, October 26, 2026, in London, the capital of England.
