In case you didn’t know…
Just five days after being snubbed at the Ballon d’Or ceremony, Messi struck two gorgeous free-kicks and set up a goal for Ousmane Dembele to reiterate why he is arguably the finest player to have blessed the beautiful game.
For the first time in 11 years, Messi was omitted from the top two spots of the best players’ list, as Luka Modric and Cristiano Ronaldo received the most number of votes.
The heart of the matter
He has touched double figures for the 13th consecutive time in the LaLiga, following his brace against arch-rivals Espanyol.
Busquets broached:
Indeed, with a couple of trophies and 45 goals in 54 appearances, Messi should have received more votes for his services.
His coach Ernesto Valverde too, was surprised to see his star man on fifth place. (behind Modric, Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe and Antione Griezmann)
Video
Journalists and experts who didn’t vote for him should probably take a look at this. Messi’s capabilities need absolutely no description.
What’s next?
Barcelona host Tottenham Hotspur in a mouth-watering Champions League encounter, before facing-off against Levante next Sunday. We can expect Messi to start in mid-week.
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