“If Messi Was Given…”: Spanish Journalist Draws Parallels Between Cristiano Ronaldo And Super Ballon d’Or Winner Hours After Lionel Messi’s Ballon d’Or Win

The name Lionel Messi stands as a testament to greatness in the world of soccer. Just hours after the Argentine maestro claimed his record eighth Ballon d’Or award, an intriguing twist in the tale has emerged. A famous Spanish journalist has ignited a heated debate recently by drawing a comparison between Al-Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo and Alfredo Di Stefano who once won the Super Ballon d’Or.

Despite Messi’s historic triumph, one question remains on everyone’s lips, ‘Does Lionel Messi’s legacy truly overshadow Ronaldo’s, when it comes to the most exclusive accolade in the history of soccer? Let’s delve deeper into the heart of this debate.

Journalist floats Cristiano Ronaldo’s name in the Super Ballon d’Or debate

Lionel Messi’s record-breaking win in Paris on Monday has sparked a fresh debate surrounding his contention for the Super Ballon d’Or. Amid the praises and applauses for the Argentine’s win, famous Spanish journalist Josep Pedrerol has emerged with a thought-provoking claim. In a debate on El Chiringuito, he claimed that Messi’s long-time rival Ronaldo deserves to win the Super Ballon d’Or. “If Messi was given a Ballon d’Or as a tribute to his career, then Cristiano Ronaldo deserves to receive a Super Ballon d’Or like Di Stéfano”, Pedrerol affirmed boldly.

The Super Ballon d’Or is an exclusive accolade awarded only once in 1989 to Real Madrid legend Alfredo Di Stefano. Pedrerol’s assertion that Ronaldo should be the prime contender to win the Super Ballon d’Or has ignited a passionate debate within the soccer community. However, it is worth noting that Messi’s recent achievements, such as leading Argentina to their first World Cup title in the past 36 years, arguably place him ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo in the pecking order.

Lionel Messi now stands at the pinnacle of the leaderboard with 8 titles, leaving Ronaldo behind him, trailing with 5. As the 2023 gala marks a potential swansong for Messi in the Ballon d’Or arena, the world watches in awe as he continues to break records.

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Can Messi win the Super Ballon d’Or?

The Super Ballon d’Or is an accolade, reserved for the finest men’s player of the past three decades. Unlike its more frequent counterpart, the Super Ballon d’Or is an even more exclusive honor. The prospect of Lionel Messi winning this prestigious title sounds very intriguing, as he seems like a deserved candidate to win. However, with no set timeframe from which historical dominance is measured, the prospect of a second Super Ballon d’Or in 2029 adds an extra layer of intrigue to this already captivating debate.

While the incredible journey of Lionel Messi throughout soccer’s history books deserves recognition, drawing comparisons with Cristiano Ronaldo raises intriguing doubts. Has Messi’s legacy reached its pinnacle, or does Cristiano Ronaldo deserve a Super Ballon d’Or for his remarkable career? The answer to these questions remains a topic of debate for upcoming years.

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