Lionel Messi continues to make history, even at the age of 39!
The Argentine superstar became the first soccer player in the history of the Ballon d’Or to be nominated with a 20-year gap between his first and last appearances on the list.
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Messi’s first nomination for the top individual award came in 2006, when he was taking his first major steps with Barcelona. Twenty years later, in 2026, his name is once again among the 30 nominees!
This is a feat no other player in the award’s history has achieved, confirming in the most striking way the Argentine’s enduring greatness and his unparalleled skill.
From 2006 to 2026, Messi has won the Ballon d’Or eight times, and now he adds yet another unique record to his legendary career.
*photo source: AP
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