Lionel Messi Argentina: Lionel Messi captured his maiden international trophy last night as Argentina beat Brazil 1-0 to win the Copa America title.
The Argentina captain was in the form of his life throughout the competition as he finished being top scorer and assist maker.
With 4 goals and 5 assists, he ruled the roost and was awarded the Player of the campaign.
At 34, he continues to defy the odds and keeps inspiring world football with his performances.
After the events of last night, one cannot stop to think if the Barcelona striker is favorite to win his 7th Ballon D’or award.
We let you know the top 3 reasons why Lionel Messi could once again hold the Ballon D’or in 2021.
International title
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As much as Club titles matter, one is always determined to perform for the country.
Lionel Messi has played 4 finals for Argentina but never succeeded in winning a title.
Last night, Argentina managed to lift their first major title since 1993 in the Copa America.
This was Messi’s first international trophy which could well play a part in moving the odds in his favor.
Ronaldo/Lewandowski- No international trophy
Lewandowski enjoyed a phenomenal club run for Bayern Munich as he broke Müller’s record for most goals in a single campaign, 41.
But with country, Poland could not go past the group stage in Euro 2020.
Cristiano Ronaldo also had a good club season but could not inspire his side past the Round of 16 in the Euro 2020.
With Messi having won an international trophy and two of his contemporaries missing out, this gives him an added bonus.
Once again, the odds could go in Messi’s favor.
Mesmerizing Messi 2021
🔺 MESSI STATS SINCE 1 JAN 2021🐐 #LM7 (🇦🇷+🔴🔵)
▫️36 games
▫️33 goals
▫️13 assists
▫️87 SOT
▫️92 chances created(20 big)
▫️178 dribbles completed
▫️2268 passes(85% accuracy)
▫️26 tackles
▫️79 balls won back
▫️118 times fouled
▫️24 MOTM🔺Tᴇᴀᴍ Uɴsᴛᴏᴘᴘᴀʙʟᴇ Mᴇssɪ🔺™ pic.twitter.com/yxxeXP3CjQ
— Unstoppable Messi (@UnstoppableM10) July 5, 2021
In 35 appearances, Messi scored 30 goals and provided 9 assists in the 2020/21 La Liga season.
His stats for Argentina and Barcelona in 2021 are even more dangerous which could help him win the Ballon D’or.
After 36 matches, he has 33 goals and 14 assists to his name along with 24 Man of the Match awards.
The icing on top was the Copa America title win in which he finished top scorer and assist maker.
Such numbers can only guarantee a top prize and the Ballon D’or once again be in his hands.
