Erling Haaland's outstanding performance in his first year at Manchester City was not enough to win him the Ballon d'Or, which was awarded to Lionel Messi for the eighth time. The decision has sparked controversy and divided the football world.
56 goals and ten assists in 57 games, three major trophies including the Champions League, the Premier League and Champions League Golden Boots, and five prestigious individual Player of the Year awards. But no Ballon d'Or for Erling Haaland after his sensational first 12 months at Manchester City . It begs the question, what more must a player do?
The controversial decision has divided the football world like the days of the height of the Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo rivalry. So maybe it helps that Messi moved to congratulate Haaland in his victory speech in Paris on Monday. City will be content with having seven players in the top 30, plus former captain Ilkay Gundogan, including five in the top ten. They won Men's Club of the Year for the second year running for the most nominations by a particular club. This was the best chance of City getting a Ballon d'Or winner, but they will be satisfied they are on the right track.
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