Ronaldo Nazario has picked Lionel Messi as the player best positioned to win the 2023 Ballon d’Or award.
The former Real Madrid and Barcelona striker is of the opinion that the Argentine deserves the award for his role in his country’s exploits at the 2022 FIFA World Cup victory.
The Brazil legend said via Albiceleste Talk, “Messi deserves to win the Ballon d’Or. I think he will be crowned. He won the World Cup, which is a very big tournament.”
Messi racked up seven goals and three assists in the tournament, stepping up when it mattered.
The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner bagged a brace in the final against France and converted his spot-kick in the penalty shootout as well.
He seemed to be in great form for Paris Saint-Germain as well, scoring 16 goals and providing as many assists in 32 Ligue 1 appearances for the French outfit.
The former Barcelona forward also recorded four goals and assists each in the UEFA Champions League last term.
