Lionel Messi believes THIS PLAYER deserves to win the Ballon d’Or this year

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Paris Saint-Germain forward Lionel Messi has revealed the player he believes deserves to win the Ballon d’Or this year.

According to Messi, Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema deserves to win the Ballon d’Or this year after recording 44 goals and 15 assists in 46 appearances in all competitions.

Benzema have also won the Champions League, La Liga and UEFA Super Cup this year.

Messi told TyC Sports: “I think this year there are no doubts, it is clear that Benzema had a spectacular year.

“He ended up consecrating that year with the Champions League, being fundamental from the Round of 16 onwards in every game. I don’t think there are doubts this year.”