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In a recent development, Messi's victory over Haaland for the 2023 Ballon d'Or has surprised many, even prompting Cristiano Ronaldo to comment on the diminishing prestige of the award. Simultaneously, there are revelations that Haaland and his team have recognized the importance of the platform. Despite Haaland's undeniable prowess, the lack of a suitable platform hinders him from obtaining significant individual honors.
According to the Spanish media outlet AS, "Haaland and his management team are contemplating the necessity of joining Real Madrid." Haaland's loss to Messi in the Ballon d'Or is not attributed to his skill set. In terms of awards, honors, and personal statistics in 2023, Haaland unquestionably outperformed Messi. However, AS suggests that the reason for Haaland's inability to secure the award despite such dominance is the inadequacy of the platform. The report indicates that if Haaland were to join Real Madrid, the Ballon d'Or would likely be within his grasp.
Over the past decade, Ballon d'Or winners have primarily emerged from Real Madrid and Barcelona. Despite the current dominance of the English Premier League, the last Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year winners from the league date back to Cristiano Ronaldo in 2008 during his time with Manchester United. In terms of platform influence, Real Madrid and Barcelona have been unrivaled. With Real Madrid in need of a striker, Haaland's potential move could result in a dual triumph, achieving both team success and individual recognition.
While AS is a Spanish media outlet with an inherent bias towards Spanish teams, objectively speaking, Real Madrid is undoubtedly one of the world's top football clubs. If Haaland were to leave Manchester City, it would likely be to pursue higher individual honors, as he has already secured nearly all team-related accolades available at Manchester City. Seeking unattained individual honors in the next phase of his career is a natural progression. |
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