Former England captain David Beckham says Lionel Messi should win the Ballon d’Or, pointing to his on-field achievements after a match in which Inter Miami wins the Campeones Cup. Beckham also highlights Messi’s scoring milestone for the club, saying the forward nets his 100th goal for Inter Miami.
Both outlets link Beckham’s comments to Messi’s wider recent record. They note that Messi has been central to Argentina’s performance at the World Cup, including reaching the final. Yahoo Sports adds that Beckham frames Messi’s Ballon d’Or case around what he sees as a ninth career win, citing Argentina’s run and Messi’s goal-scoring output for Inter Miami.
The coverage focuses on Beckham’s endorsement, while the specifics differ slightly: one source mentions the Campeones Cup context and Beckham’s immediate backing, while the other emphasizes the Ballon d’Or number and combines the club milestone with Argentina’s World Cup run.
