Ballon dOr 2026: Messi in top three favourites to win award after Argentina retirement

Former Argentina international, Lionel Messi, has landed in the top three favourites to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or after retiring from his country’s national team this week. Recall that Messi played his last match for Argentina as they defeated Benin Republic 3-0 in an international farewell friendly encounter. The 39-year-old was among the 30 players […] Ballon d’Or 2026: Messi in top three favourites to win award after Argentina retirement