Brazil legend tips Messi to win 2023 Ballon d’Or

Brazil legend, Ronaldinho has tipped Lionel Messi to win the 2023 Ballon d’Or.

This comes after the PSG forward helped Argentina lift the World Cup in Qatar.

Argentina defeated France via penalties at the Lusail Stadium.

Messi bagged two goals in regulation time, and Ronaldinho believes for that reason, his former Barcelona teammate should win the 2023 Ballon d’Or.

Speaking to SDA, Ronaldinho said: “Because he [Lionel Messi] managed to score two goals in the final and won his first World Cup, I think Messi will win the Ballon d’Or.

“This will make you go down in history a bit more.”

He added, “Yes, both players [Messi and Mbappe] are exceptional performers. More than living up to high expectations, they have proven once again that they are outstanding players. They enriched this final with their exceptional talent.”