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Historic Golden Ball Nominations: Messi, Ronaldo, and Salah Absence Shakes Football World

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Discover the historic absences of Messi, Ronaldo, and Salah from the Golden Ball nominations, and explore the rising stars and established candidates competing for football's most prestigious award.


Golden Ball Nominees: A Historic Absence

The recent announcement of the 30 players nominated for the prestigious Golden Ball by France Football has left fans and analysts buzzing. Notably missing from this year's list are football titans Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Mohamed Salah. This marks a historic moment, as it is the first time in 21 years that both Messi and Ronaldo have been absent from the nominations since 2003.

The Impact of Absences on the Football Landscape

The absence of these iconic players raises questions about the changing dynamics in football. Messi, who won the award for the eighth time last year, has now missed the nominations for only the second time since 2005. Similarly, Cristiano Ronaldo, a five-time winner, has not made the list for the second consecutive year. Meanwhile, Mohamed Salah, who had an impressive season with Liverpool, scoring 25 goals and providing 14 assists in 44 appearances, is also notably absent. Such omissions could signify a shift in the football hierarchy as new talents emerge.

Rising Stars and Established Candidates

Despite the absence of these superstars, the list is filled with remarkable talents. Among the nominees are seven players from Real Madrid, including rising star Vinicius Junior, who is a strong contender for the award after leading his team to multiple titles. Other noteworthy candidates include Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane, and Erling Haaland, who is gaining momentum after a stellar season with Manchester City. The ceremony is set to take place in Paris on the 28th of next month, where the football world will eagerly await the announcement of this year's winner.

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