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Italy face Argentina in the 2022 Finalissima at Wembley tonight.

The Brazilian finds himself on a ten-man shortlist for the prize and is up against the likes of Robert Lewandowski, Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema

Lionel Messi won last year's Ballon d'Or while Liverpool star Mohamed Salah finished seventh

Real Madrid's France star Karim Benezema deserves to win the Ballon d'Or, according to seven-time laureate Lionel Messi. Benzema was crucial in Madrid's Champions League victory this season, culminating with a 1-0 win over Liverpool in Paris on Saturday, AFP said. Although he did not score in the final, Benzema's…

Seven-time winner Messi has tipped Benzema to secure the individual award for the first time

Seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi has backed Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema to win the award this year, saying there is “no doubt” that he deserves it after a spectacular year with club and country

Barcelona's financial situation could lead to major transfer problems this summer, with the club eyeing a number of moves for Chelsea stars as well as a battle for Robert Lewandowski's signature

Lionel Messi publicly pleaded with Ballon d'Or organisers to give Robert Lewandowski the award for 2020, but insists he didn't deserve to win it 12 months later

The Argentine superstar has spoken about the complicated and unexpected nature of his exit from the Camp Nou last summer and has spoken of why he has underperformed in Paris