Messi names four players that could win Ballon d’Or in future

<p>Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has named the four players he expects to battle for the Ballon d’Or in the coming years.</p>, <p>For the past 15 years, the 36-year-old and Cristiano Ronaldo have dominated the award.</p>, <p>On Monday night, Messi became the first footballer in history to win it eight times.</p>, <p>However, this is expected to be the last time Messi wins the award.</p>, <p>When asked who he thinks could be the next to win the award, Messi told L’Equipe: “It could be hotly contested in the coming years with players like Haaland, Mbappe, and Vinicius Junior.</p>, <p>“There are lots of young players that will fight for the Ballon d’Or. I also think that Lamine Yamal, who is still very young but who has already played very well with Barcelona, has become an important player and could compete.”</p>