5 reasons why this is Cristiano Ronaldo’s last Ballon d’Or?

#3 Messi still going strong

Messi is still on fire

While the declination of the Portuguese has been apparent, the Argentine is still going strong. The Barcelona number 10 is still making an impact in every game and has been the reason why Barca are number 1 in La Liga.

When one watches Barcelona play, their lack of cohesion is very visible. This Barcelona team isn’t anywhere near the one that dominated the world with its ruthless brilliance. Paulinho might have been in good form, but he is no Xavi.

And Andres Iniesta has been on the decline for quite a while now – which leaves Lionel Messi to do most of the work for the team.

He is Barcelona’s best goalscorer and its best creator. Heck, Barcelona are beginning to transition into a one-man team – and Messi is still flourishing in that role. The fact that he is two years younger than Cristiano, which, coupled with his current form, gives him an edge over the Portuguese.

Even if age catches up with Messi and he also begins to decline, Paris-Saint Germain forward…