Realistically': Pep Guardiola gives his take on Lionel Messi v Erling Haaland Ballon d'Or debate
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Manchester City striker Erling Haaland and Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi are two major candidates for the Ballon d’Or.
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Lionel Messi's eighth Ballon d'Or is no 'scandal' - but is it his last? Inter Miami move means the GOAT is likely done winning Golden Balls
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Pep Guardiola believes that both Erling Haaland and Lionel Messi deserve to win the Ballon D'Or
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Could Erling Haaland win the Ballon D'or ahead of favourite Messi if he wins the ucl, premier league, FA Cup and EFL cup? : r/football
Pep Guardiola says Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland both deserve to win Ballon d'Or
Who do you think will win next year the Ballon d'Or? Why? - Quora
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Pep Guardiola tips Manchester City striker Erling Haaland and suggests Lionel Messi should have separate Ballon d'Or - Eurosport
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Pep Guardiola - HAALAND OR MESSI FOR THE BALLON D'OR?👀
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There is some friction - Journalist claims Manchester City star is unhappy with Guardiola for his comments about Lionel Messi's Ballon d'Or
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Pep Guardiola tips Manchester City striker Erling Haaland and suggests Lionel Messi should have separate Ballon d'Or - Eurosport
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Reacting To Pep's Messi-Haaland Ballon d'Or Comments
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Lionel Messi completed football! How Argentina's World Cup hero won the 2023 Ballon d'Or over Erling Haaland
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Lionel Messi completed football! How Argentina's World Cup hero won the 2023 Ballon d'Or over Erling Haaland
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Lionel Messi's eighth Ballon d'Or is no 'scandal' - but is it his last? Inter Miami move means the GOAT is likely done winning Golden Balls
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Pep Guardiola on advice for people who want to become good coaches: Have good players I had Lionel Messi in the past and Erling Haaland now. I am not joking. : r/soccer
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Pep Guardiola says Erling Haaland deserves Ballon d'Or - but only because Lionel Messi should get own prize