Messi nominated for 2026 Ballon d'Or while Ronaldo scores

Lionel Messi earned a 2026 Ballon d'Or nomination after leading Argentina to the World Cup final and winning with Inter Miami, while Cristiano Ronaldo opened a match with a header.

Marcus "Money" Okoro

Soccer Chief

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Lionel Messi, 39, secured a 2026 Ballon d'Or nomination after guiding Argentina to the World Cup final and winning Major League Soccer with Inter Miami. ^[8]