Ballon d'Or 2023: Messi beats Haaland to win for eighth time

[@l_a_capone1366]

I know most of the Prrr team aren’t happy but M8ssi is infinity 😂😂😂

[@josephamaning4327]

That’s true man, all those boys be Ronaldo boys Chale Ebi unfair

[@purplepump6058]

So unfair on that team 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. They all cr97 fan boys.

[@nanaagyei4996]

I Like that scanty said individual brilliance. Now check their average game rating throughout the calendar year, Messi don’t need only goals to make an impact. A scoreless Haaland is basically nothing else to watch, however the GOAT being scoreless will still dictate the game like and will have more conversation about him than the one scoring. Haaland had a brilliant season but going against someone like Messi is suicide not f we bring “best Player” into the debate not best goal scorer. Also Messi was assisting, scoring, dribbling, creating, winning fouls, giving insane passes while Haaland was basically tapping in day in day out. It’s his job to score but this is Messi we are talking about, overall no one comes close to what Messi is able to do with the ball ⚽️ on the field! NO ONE comes close!!!

[@josephamaning4327]

God bless you bro… you will grow long

[@spirited5597]

No one comes close ❤

[@asarerabbi390]

Fact

[@asarerabbi390]

@josephamining4327 😂😂

[@isaackoomson1710]

Rodri was UCL player of the tournament, player of the tournament nations league, UCL final MOTM

[@owususamuelhenneh5297]

But if you say fe 😂😂😂

[@CitizenHakim]

Its not about winning the world cup Its about the impact u had on the team

[@ikhe3547]

Exactly, that's what people don't understand.

[@saidmkol]

apart from the world cum which other impact he had on his club team...

[@tkdrey3]

wey impact that? Penalties?😂

[@boyonpc5499]

​@@tkdrey3Take Messi out the team the they might comot before round 16th, take haaland out and alvarez go score 2 thirds of haaland's goals. Take both out and they still win

[@nathanielofori83]

The fact that you people are failing to see that they change the rules to favor Messi always dey tier me😂 what do you mean by impact. If u say impact, haaland has impacted the Man.City cus his availability in the team shows that he is what they needed to win the champions league. Pep just used him as a bait against defenders to draw their attention off other Manchester City attackers in such game. It is called tactics by Pep

[@chrismega5610]

Agoogo please World Cup is biggest although it’s just four weeks, for instance we spend 3 years in JHS write mock and a lot of exams but at the end we all are judge by BECE which is only one week… so once Messi performed in the World Cup he deserves it. Thank you

[@winterfall5731]

Herrr fa wokwasia kc

[@winterfall5731]

🤣 go and sit down masa

[@frankdanso3672]

Never knew you hate nyansas3m 😂😂😂😂 Typical Ronaldo fan@@winterfall5731

[@kingbeat3406]

if you say world dier there are players who also won the world cup and so deserve the ballon d"or too

[@teddyherman3362]

​@@kingbeat3406did those players win the Golden Ball?!

[@magniphicent5922]

"THE BALL HE REALLY KNOW PLAY PASS EVERYBODY ELSE" I'm glad you know this Ajaww😅

[@osei695]

I like the fact that all the pundits today have been very honest with their feelings and submissions concerning Messi and all other awards, be it in his favour or not. Y’all do all 👏👏

[@BraAkwasii]

See Ronaldo fan boys wailing 😂😂😂😂….I’m glad to see this 😂

[@princekayboat7319]

He deserves it, He doesn't deserve it. If you think you know better, organize your awards and give it to who you like.... mmoooaaaaa

[@isaacasirifi9352]

It’s not just about World Cup season. The impact of messi in that World Cup was the difference. World Cup starts from qualifying stage through to the finals. Haaland deserved it too but his impact in the semis and final was the issue for him. He was missing. But I’m hopeful Haaland will be a serious contender against Mbaape next year

[@nathanielofori83]

My friend stop this impact bullshit, go and tell that to iniesta. This is clear pundit vendetta, open your eyes big man

[@Originalfootballhighlights]

​@@nathanielofori83you are really a person who wants to deceive him self becos of who u support

[@HenryS-N]

​@@nathanielofori83you have 0 football knowledge, you no for talk this matter some, ofui

[@KooBonz]

I love you guys’ analyses but to say Messi doesn’t deserve this ballon d’or is just discounting the essence and true definition of the game of football and the individual talents that bring it to life! How do you question the recognition of the BEST PLAYER (emphasis on PLAYER) of the arguably BEST WORLD CUP tournament and BEST WORLD CUP FINAL match you’ll ever watch??? Come on guys! How many players can bag 7 ballon d’ors and still pull that crazy WC performance, carrying a whole nation on his aged back, at the end of his huge career, to win the ultimate? Haaland and Mbappe comes nowhere close!!! Messi absolutely DESERVES this one!!! Just admit it.

[@King_teyo]

Messi deserved every bit of his 8th ballon dor. Me88i is infinity💥

[@jnrjustice4073]

I’m done watching the video, y all should go take the ballon d’or back, as simple!!

[@andrewalabi9010]

Messi is infinity

[@richardafari3981]

Bro don't confuse a great player with great goalscorer.

[@MartinIlkay-Kriz]

Great to have the core squad back.

[@jesseasare1133]

The World Cup dierrr you fi win am o but Messi carried this team on his back,won every man of the match award except against Poland

[@catherinetedam-apana1220]

Scanty's face when Andy was explaining why Saka for dey there was iconic😂😂and no one realised it

[@ikhe3547]

Those who think Messi doesn't deserve it, they should go and take it from him. He's at home.

[@isaacghansahart3314]

😂😂😂

[@mosesdarpoh6865]

I dey ur back 😂😂😂

[@kwakuamankwah8529]

Shameless😂

[@tkdrey3]

wei 😂

[@jay9icemusicofficial]

Are u proud of the trophy 😂😂😂. Messi himself knows they still give am

[@julianleslie1472]

The assertion that the World Cup is just 7game tournament sounds funny … every game is a knockout game in the World Cup. It’s not as easy as what you guys think!

[@alfredofosu6545]

But people also forget that Messi had 20+ goals and 20+ assists, had a couple of trophies with psg during the season. Coupled with his brilliant display at the world to win it, it is fully deserved. Not to write off a treble winning season by haaland though but the two on a weighing scale and I feel Messi deserves the award.

[@sethatalo3239]

40+ goals 20+ assists Messi 3 trophies Halaand 3 trophies Any of them winning deserves it

[@deekielabs4738]

You guys are pundits, educate yourself and stop being biased. Talk with facts and not emotions(Ronaldo fan boys) Lionel Messi's claim for the Ballon d'Or is strong for several reasons: 1. World Cup Success: Messi won the World Cup, the pinnacle achievement for any footballer, and was named the best player of the tournament. 2. Outstanding Individual Performances: He excelled in big games, being named Man of the Match in five out of seven World Cup matches and consistently scoring. 3. Consistency in Big Matches: Messi’s performances in major competitions like the Champions League were impressive, unlike some competitors who faltered in finals and semifinals. 4. National and Club Balance: He was outstanding for both Argentina and his club, providing a better balance compared to others. 5. Creativity and Contribution: Messi was the most creative player in the French league, leading in assists, and was crucial to PSG’s success.

[@princekayboat7319]

They're just bias don't mind them

[@thebest1591]

my guy don't make false statements. where was Messi's consistent performance in the Champions League??? and you talk about national and club balance when Mbappe was clearly PSG's best player and I would say he had a World Cup performance close to Messi's level at the World Cup. Once again if you didn't know, the Balon d'Or is for the 22/23 season and Haaland surely had the best season. the only argument used against him is not scoring in the semis and final, forgetting that Haaland topped the scoring list in every competition he played in this season. also, hypothetically, if Messi had haaland's season and Haaland had Messi's World Cup performance, would he have won it. The same applies to Mbappe, would he have won it? NO!!! which shows a noticeable bias toward Messi. Look I believe Messi is the G.O.A.T of the sport but this Balon d'Or is just questionable

[@anthonymensmccarthy7753]

World cup Festival, Stonebwoy also performed atleaast he did well

[@youngtrell3188]

Messi is infinity 😂😂Ron dey ig dey type essay 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@FootballShortBlitzofficial]

Fraud

[@youngtrell3188]

@@FootballShortBlitzofficial u go cry 😂😂😂😂😂🤦🏿‍♂️

[@dannyfrost8216]

He go dey explain tire

[@Themenance]

Messi deserve it

[@cosby2803]

Clearly, you all don't see the bigger picture here. I always said that Halaand never stood the chance of winning the ballon d'Or this year. The ultimate factor was the WC. Even if Messi had not won it. Halaand had an extremely wonderful season and beyond all expectations and that was more than enough to win him the award. But it is quite unfortunate it had to be in the same season as the WC. If France had won, the narration would have been the young man who scored a hat-trick and guided France to defend their title. That alone would have overshadowed Halaand's treble trophy. Messi won because he deserved it and not because they wanted to honor him for winning the world cup. That idea is just speculation.

[@Originalfootballhighlights]

You really didn't watch kolo, he was really good

[@EagleEyes77]

Last season, Modric ball pass Gundogan. The world cup, especially. Third best player. Wey he really help Madrid for the UCL. IF ebi about the treble aa, where Stones dey? Consistency dey hia waa

[@nanakwame4590]

Toni Kroos was Madrid’s best midfielder last season 😂😂😂😂 stop capping…Gündo and Rodri carried City’s midfield for most of the season

[@EagleEyes77]

@@nanakwame4590 oh Nana, I'm not capping oo. I'm not saying he was their best player oo. I said he was the third best player in the world cup, and even seasonally sef, he actually ball pass Gundo. Rodri no eh, ein PR push am. Modric's performance was top level charle. The guy was playing as a quarterback.

[@rodiculouslyme]

Wafa aa wafa oo 😂😂😂

[@johnsonadika-vc3ox]

I like how you say only world cup like Messi didn't win any other trophy lol

[@SayingITasITis100]

Hello scanty, .. I’m responding to the question you stated in the video that, “if haaland edo want Messi do, Wey Messi win treble, you go see who go win the ballon d’or” ..? If Messi won the treble, yes he would’ve won because football isn’t about the numbers only bro .. Haaland scores goals!! Messi does same and more 🤷🏽‍♂️and I know you can testify that.. Messi is a complete player … a lethal finisher, one of the best passers the game has ever seen, a play maker and more … haaland is just a goal scorer bro .. what Messi brings to the table is incomparable and you have the least idea about it ..see what Messi does on the field is even weighed less… Messi will control every teams attack because he’s too good that you have no option to play his way.. and bare in mind that if you play his way the right way, you’d definitely win everything. Caio 😊 #messiisinfinity ♾️🐐❤️

[@kwamegyamfimajor3805]

World Cup is only a crowning of all efforts through the qualifiers. Playing both club and country to win a World Cup should never be limited to just four weeks. It is beyond that.

[@Hardyflame336]

You guys forget he won ligue 1 and french super cup with PSG with good numbers. Kinda like a treble for him if you add the world cup to it

[@AbigailAddae-b4b]

I always watch prrr and its a big program . I appreciate everyone but I don't agree with what Ajor is saying . I know Ajor speaks with emotions but you can't write out what Messi did at the world cup . Everyone deserves it that is why people are asked to vote so if I win because of my pr work its a plus to me and also a motivation for you to work on yours .

[@AikinsAs]

Tears 😂😂😂

[@EvelynAgagle]

Buh Messi won Copa America,Finalissma and world Cup. International Treble

[@KwesiLincoln]

Both won 3 Trophies and Messi had 67 G/A which is 1 more than Haaland. So why are they only focusing on World Cup . The numbers and states say Messi so why are y’all making it look like Messi didn’t deserve it

[@felixandoh6892]

Yh even when it comes to individual awards Messi had more so why are they focusing on the World Cup

[@KwesiLincoln]

@@felixandoh6892 facts 💯

[@kwabenaom567]

Forget these useless pundits-wannabe 😂. The real ones are those of us who love football and are unbiased in football conversations.

[@youngtrell3188]

Ugo explain tire 😂😂😂Ron fans go cry tire 😂😂😂😂😂. I remember the disrespect yall gave Messi now ugo cryy😂😂😂

[@randysagoe8575]

This ballon d’or awards is based on the World Cup tournament so Messi deserves it, just look at 2002 Ronaldo, 2006 Cannavaro, 2016 Lukas modric it’s the performance they gave in the World Cup and with no doubt mbappe could have won it if only France won the cup sample!! people say statistics haaland is ahead but that’s why there is an award for that golden boots awards

[@kingluther6632]

If we had to go by the same logic. Ronaldo fans are to be realistic . Why is no one talking about Emiliano Martínez winning the best goalkeeper over Ederson a treble winning goalkeeper. you guys don’t have a problem with the Ballon d'Or the only problem you guys have is Messi winning it

[@josiahazametsi9994]

Messi still had the numbers this year. They both won 3 trophies and Messi had more individual awards than Haaland. Also overall Messi had the better G/A. The only thing you can say haaland had than Messi was goals. What y'all do is breakdown the goals to add more stats to his, but football is not all about goals. Use the number of trophies won, the individual awards and G/A and tell me who has better stats. Y'all just pained

[@youngtrell3188]

Y’all remember when Andy and agogo came to say all Haaland stats and ignored Messi’s stats n saying the WC is a 7 game tournament 😂😂😂shameless . U go cry tire .

[@Opinion_man]

Andy has knowledge about football but emotions bee too much …. Like girl 😂… what about MESSI STATS …. Put that on the table too … Adjor please go back to preparing your questions for the program b4 it starts … you should have asked them about Messi stats tooo

[@debofahnathan6673]

No mind them...dem dey talk like messi play only the world cup and after that he go bed saaa... This man city squad before haaland win treble before...so the way u guys dey say treble like them no win som before...haaland help them win champions league yeah then...which is the only trophy dem no get

[@alswelldaniels3059]

Take Haaland out of the UCL and FA cup finals then take Messi out of the WC final then tell me whose team wins. It's about impact

[@purplepump6058]

The prrrrr team is 75% cr97 fan boys……. We didn’t expect anything different. Andy literally said he blames kolo for messi winning the WC so any good thing they say about messi isn’t from a place of honesty Adjor just put them on the spot and they had to. That being said Messi to infinity 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. Cr97 fan boys can hold that. We backed the right horse in this race.

[@EagleEyes77]

I personally dey think sey, the credit goes to outstanding players throughout the world cup tournament. Let's not forget the likes of R9 in 2002. Madrid buy am after the world cup, so e dey seem like he really ball. But check ein appearances for Inter that season. Then he be injury laden for three good seasons, until he come show we why he's still the best player in the world for the world cup inside. So that narrative covered him a lot. Plus, Madrid sign you after Dem win UCL aa, what you dey expect?

[@agyeirabbi2525]

Let this one too sink. The ballon dor is for the best player, not the best goal scorer

[@thebest1591]

Then Mbappe should win it since he was a better player for PSG while putting up a World Cup performance, not on par with Messi but close.

[@Luuk_De_Jong]

Why are you guys talking as if the world cup be some carabao cup....As Messi was yet to win an int'l trophy these same journalist were on his throat day and night. Now that he has won it, what did you expect?

[@kwameopoku3576]

Welcome scanty

[@stevenoduro1435]

yall not thinking how can you say halland is the best player? If halland where to go to man U do u think he will have the same amount of goals as he did no? His job is to stay in the box and score tap in's. He's a tap in merchant. He has nothing else to his game. Look at Harry Kane. Thats a top baller right there. He doesnt need team mates to create goals for him. He steps up for himself and you are coming to tell me halland is the best player because he has good midfielders around him that supplies him with goals. Like what???

[@MICHAELGYIMADU]

I expected you guys to make the comparison using the stats of both players, at least as "sports pundits", not just base this argument on personal emotions. Is Messi just a national team player?

[@Originalfootballhighlights]

The word "they should celebrate Ronaldo " already shows the people in the show so no need to follow them argue. There is nothing like world cup season, it's performance

[@stevenoduro1435]

Halland is usless without those midfielders around him. Look at him playing for country side. Useless.

[@Big_cole]

Today be when I know say scanty no know football inside I wish I was in the studio to challenge u guys

[@akawobsaprince]

How many trophies or goals did Gavi win when he won the Kopa trophy? A 19 year old boy being a captain at such a club and his stellar performances at the world is enough to win him . Even winning the Bundesliga mvp ahead of musiala is a huge reason why he should win it for musiala

[@itachi_jaeger]

Why are you all acting like Messi only won 1 trophy last season? He also won 3 trophies. Ligue one, trophees des champion and world Cup. Stop acting like the other 2 trophies don't exist.

[@alexadu5512]

Andy check your facts well r9 win the World Cup 2002 and won it , canavaro win the World Cup 2006 he won it

[@jaysoo5359]

Messi is HIM

[@osei695]

Andy Terry, Ronaldo won the ballon d’or in 2002. It wasn’t somebody else

[@kyeikusi1433]

Messi won the best player because of the world cup same as Martinez, Bellingham won bundesliga player of the season, had a better world cup than musiala so he deserves it since messi and martinez were awarded due to the world cup

[@kyeikusi1433]

@@kingbeat3406 you only read what you see you don't read to understand

[@ericagyemfra8177]

You have a team of players who were predominantly recruited for counterattacking football and a coach who is trying to play transition and possession based football. Sure he has brought in some players, but injuries have not allowed the ideal set up for the team. So it shouldn’t be a surprise that you don’t see a style of play with United. If you watch critically, last season, ten hag had to play the counter attack style to get some results hence the seeming success. This season he is trying to play a different style and he doesn’t have the personnel for it.

[@jibrildimpson3026]

“PR” works are making some players move to teams just because they want to win awards. This is destroying football. And some players are being cheated on some of the awards. Justice for Musiala

[@youngscholarslibrary]

Ariana Bonmati is 25. Bellingham deserves his award because he was the best player in his league at 19. None had an individual award. It's similar to Luka Modric winning the Balon D'or

[@Kboadi77]

Only Adjor is supporting Adjor today.

[@nanakwame4590]

Modric being ahead of Griezmann is so funny

[@perfectkumasewu3396]

Don’t forget Messi also won the league with PSG

[@meshachyeboah3574]

I am just here to like all the necessary comments

[@tsept1585]

You people go dey explain tire....😂😂😂. MESSI IS INFINITY!!!!

[@Originalfootballhighlights]

Is it by treble?

[@frimpongyawdavid4833]

The way some people view World Cup as just a 7 game tournament be crazy.😂 The sentiment is too much. Halaand equally deserves the award but the fact that you were able to mention Treble for Haaland and do ur body like Messi won only World Cup is funny.😂 You people for check Messi’s stats wai 38 goals without playing as a striker with over 20 assists. Halaand scored more goals and won treble so he for win. Then Kelvin De Bryne made many assists as a midfielder and won a treble so Mbappe doesn’t have to come b4 him cox as for him koraa de3 he won only French league 1 but you were okay with Mbappe being at the second position sake of what he did at the World Cup ( he didn’t win it mpo) but when it’s Messi, you try to run away from the World Cup😅

[@frimpongyawdavid4833]

* sorry Mbappe being at third position rather

[@amberluke6362]

Prrrrrrrr for take award

[@hebertadjei]

If you don’t deserve something they won’t nominate you. So they all could have won the trophy.

[@josephamaning4327]

Is it not Messi’s first World Cup he is winning for his team? The struggle and all that?

[@ghostown_gh5033]

Who be your boi?...ENZO😂😂😂

[@ebenezerduah7967]

Jude Bellingham was the best player of Bundesliga

[@SayingITasITis100]

In the covid season, the league 1 wasn’t completed guys**

[@richardani9192]

Prr is back Prr is back Watch from tadi

[@qwesimcmallian233]

Bro you guys are talking as if Messi too don't have goals and assists, Messi had 40 goals 28 assists what are you talking about. You guys are telling us Haaland had the treble right?? Messi won the Ligue 1, World Cup, Supercopa de Francia and also the League cup, I hope no one will come here and tell me Ligue 1 isn't competitive, because Champions league is also not competitive comparing to the World Cup

[@MichaelNartey-gy8kr]

Talk them

[@King_teyo]

Scanty go dey explain tire

[@Kojomashal]

Scanty 2017 Messi scored 58 goals and was 5th in the podium 😂😂 pls don’t say this

[@boyonpc5499]

Messi and haaland are two different players. Messi, plays the ball and becomes the best player on the pitch by a margin. Haaland is only remembered for his goals which are mostly tapins, one could even argue successfully that haaland wasn't city's best player cos on the pitch his display doesn’t stick as much as Messi. And we all know it's people that are voting

[@debofahnathan6673]

🤣😅🤣 see scanty dey talk about individual brilliance...oooh big L

[@EagleEyes77]

Mandem, 4 weeks den Napoli nti, Maradona is heralded as a GOAT ahead of Cruyff, Puskas, and Platini or Zico.

[@richardankomah4086]

Prrrrrŕ ❤

[@bennethdanso888]

You people dey talk about the world cup only for Messi. He give 50+ G/A last season

[@deekielabs4738]

even more than haaland

[@christabelmount7407]

I dnt like it wen it cms to this kind of convo on prr

[@EagleEyes77]

Oh but you squad just dey mention that narrative about Musiala ein goalscoring, but Bellingham for the UCL den the league sef...serious.

[@Hazelgraciey]

Musiala had an incredible season than Jude

[@EagleEyes77]

@@Hazelgraciey I wouldn't argue about that, but I think otherwise. This is because he bore a much greater responsibility, had the better stats perhaps, and had a great UCL campaign, albeit mid for the team. Bellingham was him.

[@dennisaddo2609]

if France won the world cup Mbappe would have won the award.

[@MichaelNartey-gy8kr]

U see oh.

[@tamnadvardis7039]

Yesterday I watch haaland face he make basaaa he bore rough

[@agbeveelorm2702]

And I was so surprised at how Scanty no dey rate Rodri. Eii Rodri?? Someone who won the UCL for his team, and was scoring important goals as a dm. Currently the best dm in the world. He was even better and important for City last season than De Bryne, maybe we don't see that cos of his role. We've all seen it this season when he was suspended

[@jenrolatubi9058]

But they forgot Messi also won the copa america in the same calendar year

[@kwameyeboah6887]

You guys talk as if Messi doesn't deserve it at all, check the stats Trophies 3, 3 each and you can make the comparison about the trophies, and their individual performance goals and assist. Goal involvement,

[@annorpatrick9841]

KDB for chop 3rd sef

[@paulatisu]

But i shock you paa oo. You guys talk as if Messi's season at PSG was bad 😢

[@nanaboateng8752]

Scanty is making sense

[@precious1tv107]

Messi too they play league and champions league

[@nharnahqwadwo9321]

Yall forgetting balon dor is for the best player not the top scorers...you are arguing 56goals{goals are important} but did you watch messi play last season? and you think someone played the game better than him? ...the numbers argument was to decide between ronaldo and messi because they were literally difficult to judge the better...

[@yaseenbotchway5728]

Scanty is talking as if assist is not part of the game. Messi left europe with 68 goals and assist. None of the other 2 were able to break it. And for the scenario you gave, I doubt Haland would have lost it to Messi if he had the World cup plus extra few trophies to support it. The reason being that, Messi at this age can no longer get those huge figures for assist and goals.

[@princekofiwilliams]

Funny thing is that Halland won 3 trophies… Messi won 3 Trophies in france and 1 World Cup making it 4

[@kinblaizamusic]

Like you people for bring out the stats to back am. You guys dey sound like Messi didn't have a good season at PSG

[@malonejoel9948]

Ahhh if you want to do the comparison aaa check the criteria

[@Originalfootballhighlights]

Belegham was a pilar in Dortmond, that's y u can see how poor they are this season and they can't even qualify from group stage