Proof that he is finished - Fans express shock as PSG superstar Lionel Messi misses out on Ballon d Or top 30 for the first time since 2005 × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Football UEFA Champions League 2022-23 News Proof that he is finished - Fans express shock as PSG superstar Lionel Messi misses out on Ballon d Or top 30 for the first time since 2005 By Jack Spedding Modified 13 Aug 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Lionel Messi misses out on Ballon d'Or top 30 nomination Supporters have expressed their shock at PSG superstar Lionel Messi not being on the 30-man shortlist for this year's Ballon d'Or award. The 35-year-old has missed out on a nomination for the first time since 2005, despite being the current holder of the prestigious award. Messi has claimed the Ballon d'Or on a record seven occasions, two more than his great rival Cristiano Ronaldo, who has made this year's shortlist. GOAL@goalLionel Messi fails to make the Ballon d'Or shortlist for the first time since 2005 216671565Lionel Messi fails to make the Ballon d'Or shortlist for the first time since 2005 https://t.co/7c4g5NoWGX While the Argentine forward is undoubtedly one of the greatest to ever play in the game, his debut campaign at PSG was underwhelming to say the least. Messi moved to the Parc des Princes on a free transfer last summer, but failed to make a significant impact. He scored just 11 goals in 34 appearances last term and was even booed by his own supporters in a league game following his side's Round of 16 Champions League exit. Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema is the overwhelming favorite to win this year's award, along with the likes of Robert Lewandowski and Sadio Mane. However, when the shortlist was announced, a major talking point was the absence of Messi, as fans took to Twitter to discuss this: ym??????@KieranCFC88then people say that Messi has insane ‘PR’ and FranceFootball is biased towards him twitter.com/gffn/status/15…Get French Football News@GFFNLionel Messi misses out on the Ballon d'Or nominees shortlist for the first time since 2005.8510Lionel Messi misses out on the Ballon d'Or nominees shortlist for the first time since 2005.then people say that Messi has insane ‘PR’ and FranceFootball is biased towards him twitter.com/gffn/status/15… ?‍@419simsimArgentina winning the WC after Messi doesn't get nominated for the BdO sounds like some good scriptwriting385Argentina winning the WC after Messi doesn't get nominated for the BdO sounds like some good scriptwriting Trey@UTDTreyPhenomenal that Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are well in their 30's and still getting Ballon D'or Nomina... oh yeah, nevermind6783531Phenomenal that Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are well in their 30's and still getting Ballon D'or Nomina... oh yeah, nevermind ???@IeeSZNMessi didn’t get nominated for the Ballon d’or, that’s just weird to say 77919Messi didn’t get nominated for the Ballon d’or, that’s just weird to say Rafael Hernández@RafaelH117Rodri the biggest disrespected player alongside Messi.1681132Rodri the biggest disrespected player alongside Messi. TCR.@TeamCRonaldoLionel Messi is not even in the Ballon d'Or top 30.But “Cristiano Ronaldo is finished”. ?64871Lionel Messi is not even in the Ballon d'Or top 30.But “Cristiano Ronaldo is finished”. ? https://t.co/9QYRQD5qQq Twilight‍@the_marcoli_boyMessi wasn't nominated for the Ballon D'or is enough proof that he is finished 12540Messi wasn't nominated for the Ballon D'or is enough proof that he is finished Bashir Ahmad@BashirAhmaadLionel Messi fails to make the Ballon d'Or shortlist for the first time since 2005. Does that mean Messi has finished completely?26321Lionel Messi fails to make the Ballon d'Or shortlist for the first time since 2005. Does that mean Messi has finished completely? Carlo Ancelotti believes Real Madrid star deserves Ballon d Or as reigning winner Messi misses out Karim Benzema netted 44 times in 46 appearances last term as Los Blancos claimed La Liga and Champions League glory. The France international has been widely tipped to get his hands on the individual honor this year, with the Ballon d'Or ceremony set to happen in October. Speaking to Movistar (as quoted by ESPN), Carlo Ancelotti backed Benzema to claim the honor: "[Benzema] is a leader. If we're here, it's partly because of him. He scored a lot of goals. Now for the Ballon d'Or... Are there any doubts? I don't think anyone has doubts about that. "For us he's the most important player, he's the most efficient player in the world in this moment. He was important to win the Champions League. He didn't score in the final but with his goals, we played the final. "He scored against Manchester City, against Chelsea, against PSG. He's so important for us, there's no doubt that at this moment he's the best." Real Madrid president Florentino Perez also gave his two cents on the subject:"From my point of view, he already deserved [the Ballon d'Or] last year, and this year even more."utdreport@utdreportCristiano Ronaldo has been nominated for the Ballon d'Or for an 18th time.The most in history 8731786Cristiano Ronaldo has been nominated for the Ballon d'Or for an 18th time.The most in history https://t.co/l2MrjZsgtu Paul Merson predicts Arsenal vs Liverpool and other EPL GW 10 fixtures! Click here Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Vishal Subramanian × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? 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