Lionel Messi deserves this Ballon D'or more than any of these players. A 39 year old Lionel Messi went toe to toe with these players in their absolute prime and still Conquered them. Before you judge his club stats, you need to stay awake every MLS matchday from 12:30 am (WAT) to 3:00 am (WAT) to understand how much work and influence Lionel Messi has on his amature and inexperience Inter Miami mates. You certainly can't insult his World Cup campaign because y'all were posting his World Cup Golden Boots race, all of ya 😂 and see Messi carry Argentina to a comeback every time they were behind . It took Spain a lifetime to conquer a deficit Argentina side and an emotional ill Lionel Messi- whose last dad was fighting for his life in the hospital 😭 His family weren't present, his loved ones weren't there to watch him play the final. This is a viable excuse as to which he lost it- Kudos to Spain again. There is no Contender's story that's more emotional and blending more this Messi's World Cup defense. Argue with your keyboard.