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Messi named among Ballon d'Or nominees
Argentine star Lionel Messi has been nominated for the Best Player in the World award for 2026 by France Football magazine, marking his seventeenth time in his career. In 2026, Messi led the Argentina national team to the World Cup final, scoring 8 goals and providing 4 assists, despite losing the final to Spain after extra time. Messi is also one of the most nominated and award-winning players of the Ballon d'Or, having won it 8 times, most recently in 2023.
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