Lionel Messi could set his eighth Ballon d’Or record this October, despite young rivals Erling Haaland breaking this season’s record with Manchester City. And scoring the most goals in a season and winning three trophies with the club.

However, the victory of the 35-year-old Argentina captain at the 2022 World Cup is the reason why he could have a chance to win the World Player of the Year award. This is once again replacing the 22-year-old Norwegian star. Here are five of Messi’s highlights at the World Cup.

1. World Cup The World Cup is definitely the most important trophy in World Cup. Messi finally won after his fifth appearance, while Haaland did not qualify for the tournament in Qatar.

2. Outstanding form is not only an important contribution to help the national team make history by winning the World Cup for the third time. For this event, Messi also showed the help of the white cloud for the main games in this event and was voted the best player for this effort.

3. Intelligence Although PSG dropped out of the Champions League in the early stages, Messi still scored 38 goals and 25 assists. In all competitions, helping PSG to defend the Ligue 1 title without a doubt.

4. Missing goals for major events in the semi-finals Haaland missed a goal and progressed to the UCL final while not joining the team, the hero Rodri, who won the Champions League Player of the Season instead. The body, too.

5. Man.CIty shows team form Pep Guardiola always coaches his team to play in unity and does not consider world class players among them. Haaland’s 52 goals were his attacking efforts. But his teammates played a key role in this success, and especially Kevin De Bruyne, who always assists Haaland.