Pep Guardiola gives verdict on Ballon d’Or debate. Messi or Haaland?

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Ballon d’Or is around the corner and it has been reported that Lionel Messi has won the prestigious award.

There is a debate whether it should be Messi or Erling Haaland after the year these two stars had. Messi won the World Cup in December 2022, menawhile, Haaland scored 52 goals in 53 appearances during his first season with City.

The youngster also win the treble with Pep Guardiola’s side including the Champions League.

As City prepare to return to league action following the international break with a game against Brighton, Guardiola was asked about Ballon d’Or.

“HAHAHA, you’re so funny. Always I said the Balon d’Or should be two sections. One for Messi, then after another one so Haaland should win yes. We won the treble, he scored a million goals. The worst season for Messi is the best for the rest of the players. Both deserve it. Realistically I want Haaland to have it cause he helped us achieve what we achieved, I would love it. But Messi won the World Cup. It’s good players here are up for the award, it makes us so proud,” said City boss during a press conference.