'Robbed!' - Erling Haaland sent bold on-air message by Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher
Jamie Carragher has joked Erling Haaland will soon feel "robbed" in the same way he did in 2005 after winning the Champions League yet missing out on the Ballon d'Or.
Carragher of course helped the Reds to the famous comeback victory against AC Milan in Istanbul, which saw the centre-back put in a heroic display to force extra-time and penalties against Carlo Ancelotti's side.
As a result of his efforts, which saw Liverpool claim a fifth European Cup, the 45-year-old finish joint 20th in the Ballon d'Or rankings in November 2005 - tied with Cristiano Ronaldo in 20th place. Ronaldinho claimed the prize that year, with Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard in second and third position respectively.
This year's awards ceremony to recognise the game's greatest player for 2023 will take place on Monday and is expected to be between Haaland and Lionel Messi. Messi is currently the favourite to prevail despite Haaland firing Manchester City to the treble due to his unforgettable World Cup win with Argentina.
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Appearing on CBS' live coverage of the Champions League on Wednesday evening, Carragher was reminded of his ranking in the Ballon d'Or race during the year of Liverpool's historic win and said: "This fella [Micah Richards] said I can't touch it! [the trophy] Get that out on socials now! I knew I was above Ronaldo, but was Zidane one above me?"
Following on from this message live on television, Carragher took to social media to forecast how Haaland will likely be left feeling if he is beaten to this accolade next week by Messi. He said: "I won the CL in 2005 like Haaland
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