Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are among the 30 nominees for the 2021 Ballon d'Or, which is given to the best player in world football.
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Messi, who left Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain this summer, has a record six career Ballon d'Or trophies and is the most recent winner in 2019. The 2020 version was cancelled amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 34-year-old is a favorite once again this year after winning his first major international trophy with Argentina, leading the national team to a Copa America title.