‘In my opinion…’ – David Beckham’s blunt take on Lionel Messi winning the 2026 Ballon d’Or
Lionel Messi’s heroics in Inter Miami’s 2-0 win in the 2026 Campeones Cup final against Cruz Azul left legend David Beckham in awe. Beckham is one of the primary shareholders in MLS club Inter Miami and was the one who convinced Lionel Messi to leave Europe and come over to the USA for potentially the final chapter of his career.
David Beckham, a primary shareholder in Inter Miami, expressed his admiration for Lionel Messi's performance in the team's 2-0 victory over Cruz Azul in the 2026 Campeones Cup final. Beckham, who brought Messi to the USA, believes the 39-year-old Argentine should win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. In a post-game interview, Beckham highlighted Messi's exceptional talent, stating that his World Cup and 2022 performances demonstrated why he should be considered for the prestigious award.
Despite Messi's loss in the World Cup final, Beckham remains confident that the legendary player could secure the trophy outside of Europe, given his unparalleled skill and impact on the game.
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