Petr Cech Backs Lionel Messi for 2026 Ballon d'Or After World Cup Run
Former Chelsea and Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech believes Lionel Messi has a strong chance of winning the 2026 Ballon d'Or. Cech made the prediction amid intense debate over leading contenders, including Kylian Mbappé, Harry Kane and Lamine Yamal. Messi scored eight goals and provided four assists as Argentina reached the World Cup final. Zinedine Zidane has also backed Messi, praising the 39-year-old's ability to remain among football's elite. Although Messi is viewed as an outsider in current betting, his World Cup performances could influence journalists when voting begins.
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