Ballon d’Or: How fans reacted when Messi where not listed

Lionel Messi has not been included on the Ballon d’Or 30-man shortlist for the first time since 2005.

This time Ballon d’Or shortlist to Messi was a shock to fans, especially to those who compares him to Manchester United one man squad C Ronaldo.

On ESPN twitter page, we came across fans posts once it was announced, we captioned what some twitter users were saying about it.

Below are fans reaction:

FutFplNerd No barca no party, he was so lucky goat debate ended here, messi is one club and one league wonder.

sai paladugu He won’t ballon dor that season ? What’s your point ?

Below is tweet page:

Lionel Messi hasn't been included on the Ballon d'Or 30-man shortlist for the first time since 2005 😳 pic.twitter.com/qYaIENzYt7

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) August 12, 2022