MacAllister Backs Messi for 2026 Ballon d’Or Win
Liverpool midfielder Alexis MacAllister has expressed his support for Lionel Messi, currently with Inter Miami, to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. In an interview with ESPN, MacAllister stated that Messi was the best player at the 2026 World Cup and emphasized Messi's consistent prioritization of team success over individual accolades throughout his career.
MacAllister, reflecting on the sentiments of Argentines, expressed a strong desire for Messi to receive this recognition, stating, “He had an incredible World Cup and I don’t see why he shouldn’t be awarded it.” Messi is one of the 30 nominees for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, with the winner set to be announced on October 26.
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