Former England footballer David Beckham, co-owner of Inter Miami, expressed hope that 39-year-old Argentine striker Lionel Messi will be awarded the Ballon d 'Or this year. Messi's goal helped Inter Miami beat Mexican Cruz Assoul (2:0) 2:0 in the Champions Cup game. Messi won his 49th title and holds the record in football history. “When you see Messi playing at the age of 39, you understand why at that age he's still claiming the Ballon d 'Or. He was probably the best player in the World Cup. Last season he played an incredible game, and in the World Cup he had an impact on the outcome of every game. It is an exceptional achievement. At the age of 39, no one has played like that in the World Cup. That's all Messi needs to get the Ballon d 'Or, in my opinion. Sure, there are great players like Harry Cain, Killian Mbappe, and Jude Bellingham, but when it comes to Leo, I'm his main fan, ”Beckham says on the MLS website. Messi is an eight-time winner of the Ballon d 'Or, and this year he is on the list of 30 nominees for the Ballon d 'Or, which will take place in London on October 26.