Lionel Messi Won't Present Awards At 2026 Ballon d'Or

Hold onto your trophies! Journalist Fabrizio Romano just spilled the beans: Lionel Messi will NOT be presenting any awards at the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony! Nope, not even a shiny participation trophy! While he's on the shortlist for the big prize, will he even show up? Former Arsenal star Andrey Arshavin thinks Messi deserves the award after his epic World Cup run. Stay tuned for the drama!