Ballon d’Or Voting Reveals Surprising Choices from Portugal
The recently revealed Ballon d’Or voting results have raised eyebrows due to some unexpected choices made by the journalists from each country when casting their votes.
One notable surprise was the vote from Portugal, where journalist Joaquim Rita ranked Lionel Messi in third place and Erling Haaland in fourth. Many have questioned the rationale behind these choices, as it appeared to deviate from the expected consensus. Nevertheless, Messi ultimately secured his eighth Ballon d’Or title, setting a new record for the highest number of points accumulated.
Statistical analysis confirms that Messi has become the first player in history to claim the award with an astounding 4000+ points. He not only emerged victorious but also outperformed Haaland, securing a lead of over 100 points in the final tally.
The question that remains is, by how many points did Messi surpass Haaland to clinch the Ballon d’Or?
