4 Reasons why Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo won't win the Ballon d'Or this year

Football: France vs Argentina at World Cup
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have had subpar World Cup Campaigns

#3 Embarrassing Exit from the UCL for Leo

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Messi had a disappointing UCL campaign

Lionel Messi had a sensational domestic campaign, as always. Being the Top scorer of the league, and winner of a domestic double is a magnificent achievement for any player. But for Lionel Messi, it is only satisfactory. Leo’s UCL campaign- Barcelona’s UCL campaign- had a disastrous end.

They were favorites and looked on course for a historic third treble. However, one horror show in Rome was all it took. Barcelona and Messi fell hard. Barcelona couldn't produce anything special, and Lionel Messi missed an opportunity which could have put the tie to bed. This is the third time in a row Barcelona couldn't get past the quarter finals, and the third time in a row their Arch-rivals won the UCL.

That night in Rome will certainly have inflicted deep wounds into Barcelona’s season and Messi chances for the Ballon d’Or.

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