Lionel Messi Donates Eighth Ballon d'Or to FC Barcelona and Not PSG!

Lionel Messi has made a somewhat noteworthy and controversial decision by donating his eighth Ballon d'Or to FC Barcelona, a club he did not win the award with. Despite playing for Paris Saint-Germain in the 2022-23 season, the Argentine star chose to give the prestigious honor to Barcelona, where he achieved seven of his Ballon d'Or titles.

This decision has sparked speculation about Messi's intentions, with some interpreting it as another subtle dig at PSG. The Argentine had previously criticized the French club, expressing concerns about adaptation challenges and a perceived lack of celebration for his World Cup victory during his time at PSG.

It remains to be seen how PSG's president, Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, will respond to Messi's gesture of sending his award to Barcelona. As per Miguel Blazquez, Messi wanted all his Ballon d'Ors to be displayed together and this was the reason behind him sending the award to Spain.

Should Messi have donated the Ballon d'Or to the Argentine FA instead since he won it for winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup? Let me know your thoughts...