Messi has scored 50 or more goals during the eight of last nine seasons for Barcelona, A number which shows how high he has set standards for himself.
Friday, December 28, 2018
Lionel Messi Opens up on Fifth-Place Ballon d'Or Finish
"I knew I would not be in the race"
The 5 time ballon D'or winner couldn't make the top-3 shortlist for the first time after 11 years, Which surprised the footballing world with the most admit him as the greatest of all time, tho He was outstanding during that season giving Barcelona league and domestic cup and single handedly helped Argentina pass the qualifiers of world cup.
He continued, "I love football, but family is above everything. The rivalry with Cristiano was very healthy and very beautiful for the spectators. I heard the nominees for the Ballon d’Or and I knew I would not be in the fight," he said to Marca.
