Guardiola talks about dispute between Messi and Haaland for the Ballon d’Or

This Friday, 20th, at the press conference before the clash between Manchester City It is Brighton, Pep Guardiola attended and answered some questions from the journalists present. Therefore, Fred Caldeirafrom ‘TNT Sports’, asked the coach’s opinion about the Gold ballwhich will most likely be between two players he worked with: Haaland or Messi.

Guardiola tried to deflect the question with good humor, but made a proposal for the award, giving credit to both players. “I always say that the Ballon d’Or needs to have two trophies: one for Messi and one for the other players”said the coach, who worked with the Argentine in Barcelona.

Therefore, speaking about the Ballon d’Or for the “other players”, Guardiola stated that Manchester City’s number 9 deserves to win. “And Haaland should win. Yes or yes. We won the triple crown because he scored, I don’t know, 50 million goals.”joked the Citizens commander.

Even with a great season from Haaland, who broke records in the Premier League and led Manchester City in the Champions League, Guardiola does not rule out Lionel Messi’s achievements. “His (Messi) worst season is better than the best season of the rest of the players. They both deserve the trophy. What else can I say?” he responded.

Finally, the coach said that he would like to see Manchester City’s top scorer win the award, as he was very important. However, he guarantees that if Messi wins it will be fair. “Selfishly, I could say I would like to see Erling (Haaland) because he helped us achieve what we achieved. I would love. But will it be unfair if Leo (Messi) wins? They won the World Cup”concluded Guardiola.