Ballon d'Or: Haaland Rates His Chances of Beating Messi to Award
- Erling Haaland is among the 30 players nominated for the 2023 Ballon d'Or award
- He will come up against the likes of Lionel Messi and Karim Benzema for the crown
- Haaland made the cut after his stellar Premier League debut season with Man City
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Erling Haaland has exuded confidence about beating Lionel Messito win the 2023 edition of the Ballon d'Or award.
The Manchester City hotshot and Messi are the two firm favourites to win the prestigious award this year.
According to The Mirror, 30 players have been shortlisted for the award ahead of its ceremony slated for October 30 in Paris.
The nominees include Karim Benzema, who won the gong last year, plus Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane. Arsenal ace, Bukayo Saka and Man City midfield maestro, Kevin De Bruyne also made the cut.
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Football Haaland confident of winning Ballon d'OrDespite the stiff competition, Haaland has expressed confidence he can cart home the award at the end of October.
The former Borussia Dortmund superstar enjoyed a hot start to life in his debut season with City last term, winning the treble with the English giants.
The youngster played a central role in his team's Premier League side's success, thanks to his incredible goal-scoring prowess.
The Norwegian scored 52 goals last season across competitions, with the impressive tally winning him the EPLGolden Boot as well as the PFA Player of the Year award.
Why Messi will beat HaalandEarlier, Sports Briefgave a breakdown of why Messi holds the Ballon d'Or advantageover Haaland in the 2023 vote despite the Manchester City star winning the cup treble.
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