Lionel Messi receives backing from David Beckham for Ballon d’Or
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 9:35 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Lionel Messi has gained support from David Beckham for the upcoming Ballon d’Or, following a strong performance for Inter Miami. In the Campeones Cup final against Cruz Azul, Messi scored the opener and assisted a second goal in a 2-0 victory. Beckham praised Messi's exceptional last year, highlighting his impact at the World Cup. Although Messi is not currently viewed as a frontrunner, Beckham's endorsement adds to his candidacy for the award.
- •Messi scored and assisted in Inter Miami's 2-0 Campeones Cup victory.
- •David Beckham called for Messi to win the Ballon d’Or.
- •Messi's World Cup performance is a significant aspect of his candidacy.
- •Beckham emphasized Messi's unique achievement at 39 years old.
- 9:35 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona legend Messi receives another high-profile backer to win the Ballon d’Or
"Barcelona icon Lionel Messi has this week received the backing of former Real Madrid star David Beckham to lift this year’s Ballon d’Or.This comes fresh off another starring performance for the Ar...
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