Source: REUTERS/GONZALO FUENTES
[Saba Sports News] Ahead of the 2023 Ballon d’Or
Awards, a poll conducted by French media outlet Odoxa reveals that 46% of
French fans believe Kylian Mbappe should be awarded the prestigious accolade.
In comparison, Erling Haaland garnered support from only 19% of fans, while
Lionel Messi received a mere 12% of the votes. Additionally, 35% of French fans
expressed that the Champions League performance should be given priority when
considering the Ballon d’Or Award, while 40% believe that collective team
performance should be the primary factor. In terms of all-time player rankings,
Pele secured the top spot with a support rate of 28%, followed by Zinedine Zidane
at 22%, and Cristiano Ronaldo at 14%.