The 35-year-old forward has also been in superb form for Paris Saint-Germain, where he has 13 goals and 14 assists in 21 appearances across all competitions.
Argentina, PSG,(Lionel Messi),Ballon d'Or, FIFA World Cup, PSG, Barcelona
According to Sportskeeda, the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner is ranked ahead of PSG teammates Kylian Mbappe and Neymar Junior, who are ranked second and fifth in the latest power rankings for the coveted awards.
Other players in the top ten include Manchester City's Erling Haaland (third), Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski (fourth), Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior (sixth), and Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne (tenth) (seventh).
Messi, who won the Golden Ball at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, scored seven goals and provided three assists as Argentina won the World Cup for the first time in 35 years.
Saudi official denies Messi deal
Meanwhile, the Saudi Football Federation's general secretary, Ibrahim Alkassim, has denied any knowledge of a rumored deal to bring Messi to the Middle Eastern country, according to Goal.
Because the Argentine World Cup winner has yet to sign a new contract with PSG, there have been rumors that he will join long-term rival Cristiano Ronaldo in the Saudi top flight.Al-Hilal has been linked with a move for the 2022 World Cup winner, reportedly offering a deal worth more than the £246 million offered by Al-Nassr.
How Messi's foot became famous
Previously, Sports Brief reported that Messi had his left foot immortalized in a golden cast after winning his fourth Ballon d'Or in 2013.
The Argentine genius was the first to win the coveted individual diadem four times, and it was only fitting that his magical leg was immortalised.The PSG superstar was filmed in good spirits while having his left foot cast in captivating footage shared on social media.
CONTINUE READING-MORE NEWS
Chelsea star has committed the crime of the century
Former West Ham forward Frank McAvennie has claimed Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's salary at Chelsea was the 'biggest crime of the century'.
Aubameyang earns around £160,000 a week at Chelsea and in his 11 Premier League appearances for Chelsea he has only scored one goal.
"I think they need to kick Aubameyang out," McAvennie told Football Insider.
"He has a fortune and does nothing. If it's a crime, it's the greatest crime of the century. "He doesn't do anything and the fans have to tear their hair out. He's a decent player and he doesn't do anything for the club.
"At least show the fans that you have yourself and that you care about the club, but I don't see it."
blogpay
Total Comments: 0