Former Paraguay goalkeeper Jose Luis Chilavert has said that Lionel Messi, the forward for Inter Miami and Argentina, should win the 2026 Ballon d’Or.
In Chilavert’s view, no other player can be compared with the Argentine star. He named Messi as the leading candidate for the award in 2026.
The Ballon d’Or is one of football’s most prestigious individual awards and is presented annually to the player judged to have had the strongest overall performance during the relevant period.