Prominent British broadcaster, Piers Morgan, has stirred up a debate in the world of football by asserting that Lionel Messi should not have been the recipient of the 2023 Ballon d’Or award.
Morgan voiced his opinions via his X account on Tuesday, firmly contending that the award selection process was rigged.
According to him, Manchester City striker Erling Haaland should have picked up the prize instead.
“Messi preposterously winning the Ballon d’Or this year is yet more proof that the whole ‘Golden Ball’ system is rigged.
“He should have won 2 fewer, @Cristiano should have won 2 more, and Haaland should have won this year. End,” Morgan wrote.
Messi won the Ballon D’Or ahead of Haaland and Mbappe, who finished second and third in the final voting.