Mariano Closs Stands Up for Messi's Ballon d'Or Nomination

Mariano Closs is stepping up to defend Messi's spot on the Ballon d'Or list! He argues that if France Football wanted a publicity stunt, they’d have included Ronaldo, who’s been more of a spectator lately. Messi dazzled at the World Cup, while Ronaldo struggled. Closs is ready to rumble if anyone claims Messi's win is just a tribute. Let's give credit where it’s due, folks!