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2026 Ballon d’Or: There’s no one like him – Romero names player that should win
Atletico Madrid defender Cristian Romero has expressed strong support for Argentina captain Lionel Messi, stating that Messi deserves to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or.
In an interview with ESPN, Romero emphasized that Messi should continue to receive the prestigious award until he retires.
“The Ballon d’Or should be given to Leo Messi. Until he retires, that’s clear,” Romero said. “There is no one like him. Surely when he decides not to play anymore, then we will have to see who to give it to.”
Messi holds the record for the most Ballon d’Or awards, having won eight during his illustrious career. He is also among the 30 nominees for this year’s award.
