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According to The Touchline, Lionel Messi will not attend the 70th Ballon d'Or ceremony on October 26 in London, although he remains among the 30 nominees and could win a ninth trophy. A packed schedule is cited among the possible reasons: returning to the United States after a trip to Spain.
Aziz KarimovInter Miami forward Lionel Messi has said that winning the 2022 World Cup in Qatar was the culmination of his professional career. According to him, the goals against France in the final are the most important of his career. It is also reported that after the 2026 World Cup final, in which Argentina lost to Spain, Messi announced his retirement from the national team.
Bekzod NazarovArgentine footballer Lionel Messi arrived in Oviedo, where on Friday, 23 October, he was presented with the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports. The award was presented by the heiress to the Spanish throne, Princess Leonor, to the 39-year-old Inter Miami player, whom the jury named 'the most successful footballer of all time'. The ceremony took place at the Campoamor Theatre, attended by King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia.
Sevara AzamovaOn October 20, a list of ten candidates for the new award 'Ballon d'Or of All Time' (B.O.A.T.) was announced. Alongside Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, it includes Di Stéfano, Cruyff, Beckenbauer, Keegan, Rummenigge, Platini, van Basten and the Brazilian Ronaldo. Under France Football's criteria, only footballers who have won the Ballon d'Or at least twice can compete, which is why Pelé and Maradona are not on the list. The winner is determined by a fan vote.
Sevara AzamovaAccording to Forbes' forecast, Cristiano Ronaldo will top the ranking with total earnings of $300 million — $250 million from Al-Nassr and $50 million from other sources. Second place goes to Lionel Messi ($145 million), third to Kylian Mbappe ($100 million). The top 10 also include Haaland, Vinicius Junior, Yamal, Mane, Bellingham, Kane and Salah.
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