Did they deserve it? The big absentees from the Ballon d'Or list | OneFootball

France Football unveiled the list of 30 nominees for the Ballon d'Or. And, as usually happens, there are always missing names that inevitably draw attention.

Cristiano Ronaldo

For the fourth consecutive year, the Portuguese star was not part of the final Ballon d'Or list. As one of the biggest winners and with 1,000 goals getting ever closer, it is still surprising that the Bicho does not have a place.

Désiré Doué

Without a doubt, from a footballing standpoint, the absence of one of Luis Enrique's standout players at PSG is very surprising. He won everything this season with PSG, but there was no room for him.

Raphinha

Injuries have not allowed him to have his best season, but the Brazilian's campaign has stood out for what he did on the pitch. And, on top of that, he was crowned champion of Spain with Barcelona. 

Julián Álvarez

As the star of the transfer market saga and a finalist in the recent World Cup, the Argentine dreamed of being among the 30. However, the nomination did not come, and La Scaloneta will have only two representatives on this list: Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martínez.

Bukayo Saka

And who do you think deserved it the most?

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