David Beckham explains why 39-year-old Lionel Messi deserves to win 2026 Ballon d'Or

David Beckham explains why 39-year-old Lionel Messi deserves to win 2026 Ballon d'Or

Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham reckons Lionel Messi would be a worthy winner of the 2026 Ballon d'Or considering his exploits for club and country, especially at the FIFA World Cup at the age of 3

Beckham backs Messi for ninth Ballon d’Or

The Inter Miami co-owner marvels at Messi’s impact at 39 and explains why he believes the Argentine deserves another Ballon d’Or.

David Beckham makes Ballon d'Or case for Lionel Messi after Campeones Cup triumph

Although Wednesday night's 2026 Michelob ULTRA Campeones Cup victory over Cruz Azul is not technically part of Lionel Messi's Ballon d'Or campaign, Inter Miami CF owner David Beckham still used the opportunity to make his case for the Argentine icon.