Haaland Sends Belated Congratulations to Messi for Ballon d’Or Win

Erling Haaland took to his social media to extend his congratulations to Lionel Messi for winning the Ballon d’Or. Unlike Kylian Mbappe, who reacted immediately to Messi’s success, Haaland’s message came the following day.

Notably, Haaland wrote his message in Spanish, even though he has never played in Spain. This gesture underscores the universal appeal of the Ballon d’Or and the respect Haaland holds for Messi.

Given that this year’s Ballon d’Or winner was leaked prematurely, Haaland likely anticipated that he wouldn’t win the prestigious award. Nevertheless, he enjoyed a record-breaking campaign with Manchester City last season, tallying an impressive 52 goals and providing 9 assists across all competitions. Additionally, he clinched the treble with the Citizens.