Diego Simeone backs Messi unequivocally for 2026 Ballon d'Or

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·16 September 2026

Diego Simeone says Lionel Messi deserves the 2026 Ballon d'Or.

According to L'Équipe, he tied his view to Messi's World Cup performance.

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"C'est Messi, sans aucun doute."

Simeone delivered the endorsement without caveat.

He framed it as a decision beyond debate.

Source: L'Équipe

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