Lionel Messi Considered Clear Favorite To Win 2021 Ballon d’Or After Copa Heroics

Lionel Messi has strengthened his lead as the best-positioned candidate to win the 2021 Ballon d’Or, according to Oddschecker.

Following his Copa America glory, Messi is now 2/1 to claim the cherished prize at the end of the year. Although the first half of the 2021-22 campaign would still be considered, the Argentine now has the tendency of claiming his 7th Ballon d’Or award after finally winning a major title with Argentina.

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Below is the top 8 candidates as things stand right now, as per Oddschecker;

1. Leo Messi – 2/1

2. Harry Kane – 9/2

3. Robert Lewandowski – 6/1

4. Kylian Mbappe – 6/1

5. Cristiano Ronaldo – 8/1

5. N’Golo Kante – 8/1

7. Neymar – 9/1

8. Raheem Sterling – 10/1