“He had a spectacular year”: Messi puts Benzema as a candidate for the Ballon d’Or

Winning the Copa América with the Argentina national team took a great weight off his shoulders. Now, Lionel Messi behaves with more confidence before the press, as he did this Monday, the day in which he referred to various topics, such as his candidate to win the Ballon d’Or.

“I think there are no doubts, it is very clear that Benzema had a spectacular year and ended up consecrating himself with the Champions League, being fundamental from the round of 16 onwards in all the games. I think there are no doubts this year.”assured ‘Leo’ in an interview with TyC Sports.

On the other hand, Messi left a firm response after what was said by Robert Lewandwski, who answered with a “I would like your statement to be honest, not just empty words” to what the Argentine expressed when he lifted his seventh Ballon d’Or: “Everyone agreed that last year you were the winner and I think France Football should give you the Ballon d’Or.”

This time, Messi wanted to close the matter. “That’s it, it was left there and he can say what he wants and I’m not interested. But the words I said at that moment were from the heart and because I really felt that way., declared the figure of the ‘Albiceleste’.

Messi, on the Champions of Madrid

The PSG player thought that Real Madrid was not the best of the year, but they still deserved the ‘Orejona’.

“It makes me want to win the Champions League again, it makes me angry not to be there. But it also makes me see that not always the best wins. Which is about situations, specific moments, psychological. Where a minimum mistake leaves you out”started the former FC Barcelona player.

“The one who is most prepared for these situations ends up winning or reaching the final. I don’t want to take credit away from Real Madrid, because they are the champion and they are always there, but they weren’t the best team in this Champions League, but they beat them all”, added the Argentine.