J. Rothen: L. Messi was not even the best player in the PSG club

2023-11-02 14:40 © „Reuters“

Former French national team and Paris Saint-Germain winger Jerome Rothen was outraged by the results of the "Golden Ball" awards.

According to the Frenchman who participated in the "RMC Sport" television show, the award did not go to the right footballer.

"It's shameful! Of course, it's shameful.

In my opinion, the prize should have gone to Erling Haaland. Looking at the period from August 2022 to June 2023, what criteria define Lionel Messi's advantage over other players?

There is no indicator that shows that the Argentine was the first.

Based on statistics, he loses to E. Haaland, even though he triumphed in the World Cup. The Norwegian did everything with Manchester City, and of course, their performance in the World Championships cannot be compared, as Erling represents Norway.

In the PSG team, L. Messi was not above everyone, he wasn't even the best player in the club. It's strange to see that a player who is not the best in his club is chosen as the best player on the planet.

We need to stop shouting! Over the past four years, L. Messi has won two "Golden Balls". In my opinion, it's shameful. Hallucinations took over me," the Frenchman complained.

"There is no more trust in the "Golden Ball" elections," clarified J. Rothen.