Regarding the Ballon d'Or nominations, most of the nominees were honored for their great season, such as Pedri's development, the Italians' brilliance at the Euros, and the hard work of others with their clubs.
But in the end, it seems a foregone conclusion to Lionel Messi since the day he won the Copa America. Messi has been nominated 15 times in his 17-year career...
Always at the top!