Romero: Ballon d'Or should be given to Messi until he retires

Christian Romero believes Lionel Messi should receive the Ballon d'Or until his professional career ends. The defender of the Argentina national team does not see a footballer who can currently match his compatriot in terms of his level of play and influence on football. In particular, Romero is convinced that the Argentine striker should remain a top contender for the prestigious individual award as long as he continues to perform at a professional level. "The Ballon d'Or should be given to Leo Messi. Until he finishes his career, that's obvious. There is no one like him. When he decides not to play anymore, then we'll have to see who to give it to," Romero told sports media. For Messi, this is another nomination for one of the most prestigious individual awards in world football. The Argentine has already won the Ballon d'Or eight times, setting a record for the number of wins in this category.