Aguero on the Ballon d'Or: Messi deserves the award!

Sergio Agüero has weighed in on the debate surrounding the Ballon d'Or winner, expressing his full support for his fellow Argentine Lionel Messi. He emphasized that what the Argentina captain is delivering deserves greater recognition when evaluating the candidates for the award.

Sergio Agüero said: "Messi is the most deserving of winning it. There is a difference between playing well in the UEFA Champions League and playing well in the FIFA World Cup; the latter holds greater value," referring to the importance of performance on the biggest international stage in determining the identity of the winner.

The former Manchester City striker added: "Messi at 39 years old, what he is doing has much greater value than a young player aged 21 to 25 years old," emphasizing that Messi's continued ability to deliver impressive performances despite aging increases the value of his achievements.

Aguero's statements open a new discussion about the criteria for selecting the Ballon d'Or winner, particularly regarding the weight of international tournaments and individual performance, as well as the impact of age and consistency when comparing Messi to the young stars competing for the award.