Who is most likely to win the Ballon d'Or 2020? He has been rulling the footballing world over the years now. Messi as the 10 ahead of a double pivot consisting of De Jong and Arthur and/or Riqui Puig (well, Busquets for the meantime).

The Real Madrid forward was named the winner of France Football's prestigious award at a ceremony in Paris on Thursday. After reaching the milestone of 200 goals in 2011 with a strike against Real Madrid, the wide forward had taken just one year to reach his next milestone (300 goals), when he scored against La Liga opponent Rayo Vallecano in 2012. In their current guise, Barcelona could perhaps play Antoine Griezmann as a No.9 and Messi as a 10 and it’d work because the Argentine still has enough thrust in his legs to push forward and be a massive goal threat, but the idea here is to find a formation and structure that will allow Messi to play out more than just one season. For Messi, the benefits are obvious, because he gets to basically play like a No.10, except this time there’s even a trio of midfielders behind him, all magnificent technicians who could help him dominate play and control games with actual tempo rather than just lethargic passing; possession with a purpose. Not to mention that Cristiano Ronaldo comes closes to messi with 5 Ballon d’or. The kind who is thinking about a possible future beyond playing “I would like to work with youngsters, to train them and coach them,” he said, before acknowledging that such a thing is quite a way off.

Messi has won a record six Ballon d'Or awards - more than any other player in the history of the game.

Why did it stop? He was also runner up in 2008 (2nd) and 2007 (3rd).So far, Lionel Messi has won 3 times, in 2009, 2010 and 2011. Scouting Report: How Thomas Partey will allow Mikel Arteta to adapt his Arsenal tactics, Kevin De Bruyne out of Manchester City's clash with Arsenal, Brendan Rodgers gives Islam Slimani hope of a future at Leicester City, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer shoulders the blame for Manchester United’s poor start to the season, Jurgen Klopp: Losing 7-2 could be proper knock in the face Liverpool need before fifth anniversary, Frank Lampard has one-to-one talk with Reece James about his red card on England duty, Celtic and Rangers ready for sound of silence to accompany first Old Firm clash of the season, Gareth Bale poised for second Tottenham debut as Jose Mourinho hails best-ever forward options, Carlo Ancelotti and Everton aim to end decade-long inferiority complex and prove return as major force. Messi has won a record six Ballon d'Or awards - more than any other player in the history of the game. How long will the footprints on the moon last?

Ballon d'Or C ristiano Ronaldo has won the Ballon d'Or for a fifth time to move level with rival Lionel Messi. Does Jerry Seinfeld have Parkinson's disease? The six-time Ballon d’Or winner has scored 630 goals for Barcelona while another 70 have come in Argentina colours. Sure, this requires someone else (Nelson Semedo, perhaps?) pic.twitter.com/3NI9yPY7pG. Remember: “the body shows no mercy.” You want a system that Messi can play now, this season, instantly. Lionel Messi reached his 700th career goal with an audacious ‘Panenka’ penalty against Atletico Madrid in La Liga on Wednesday as Barcelona drew 2-2. Registration number: C 62481| Place of Registration: Malta Chelsea throw away two-goal lead as Southampton's late score snatches dramatic draw, Connor Goldson at the double as Rangers beat Celtic to open up four-point lead over Old Firm rivals. Update: Lionel Messi has won the 2019 Ballon d’Or award which is his sixth of the … So what’s the solution?

Griezmann is not a true winger; his skills are best used in central areas. The Rojiblancos have been one of his favourite opponents so far, against whom he has scored 32 career goals.