‘Wouldn’t make sense’ If Lionel Messi Fails to Win 8th Ballon D’Or, Says Eden Hazard and 37YO French Icon

Lionel Messi is set to make history this Monday. The Argentine star will become the first player in the history of the sport to lift 8 Ballon d’Or awards. While some fans have questioned if La Pulga deserves to lift the award, multiple big names have backed Messi as the rightful winner. During an interview, former soccer star Eden Hazard and a prominent French soccer player vouched for Lionel Messi to lift the award this year.

The France Football Association is set to host the Ballon d’Or awards tomorrow. The iconic Theatre du Chatelet in Paris will hold the event with former Chelsea star Didier Drogba set to serve as the host for the show.

Eden Hazard and Olivier Giroud back Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi had a great season with Argentina last year as he bagged the World Cup title with the national team. Messi was announced as the player of the tournament following the final, finishing with 7 goals and 3 assists. His performances in the tournament have put him in pole position to lift the Ballon d’Or this year.

While many fans have questioned if Messi deserves to win the Ballon d’Or, the player has received support from the likes of Thierry Henry and Micah Richards, who believe La Pulga is the right candidate for the award. In a recent clip, former soccer star Eden Hazard alongside Frenchman Olivier Giroud also touched on the topic, backing Messi to win the award.

“It wouldn’t be logical not to give the Ballon d’Or to the best player in history, in a year when he wins the World Cup.” For Eden Hazard and Olivier Giroud, Lionel Messi will win the Ballon d’Or this season. (translated using DeepL)

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The French Football Association was looking to make this a grand event. Didier Drogba has already been announced as the host of the show. The former soccer star had a special message for the fans as he touched down about the prestigious event.

Didier Drogba set to host Ballon d’Or awards

Chelsea icon Didier Drogba is set to be present in Paris this coming week as he hosts the Ballon d’Or awards. The former soccer star in a recent clip talked about the night and how players around the world would be present to celebrate the best players from last year.

During the clip, Drogba seemed enthusiastic, as he mentioned, “Good Afternoon, everyone. I’m Didier Drogba and I’m here in Paris. And on Monday we are going to present the 67th ceremony of the Ballon d’Or France Football. And we are going to talk about the last two World Cups. We’re also going to talk about the treble of Manchester City. Amazing individual performances both men’s and women’s football as well. So I see you on Monday.”

Fans will be eager to see if Lionel Messi triumphs over Erling Haaland to lift his 8th Ballon d’Or. Both players had a remarkable season last year and are undoubtedly deserving candidates for the award. Who do you think should win the Ballon d’Or title? Let us know in the comments below.

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