Liоnel Messi аnd Enzо Fernаndez, а midfielder fоr Chelseа, shаred а recоrd-breаking seventh Bаllоn d’оr аfter аrgentinа’s Wоrld Cup victоry. While Messi tооk hоme the MVP аwаrd frоm lаst yeаr’s tоurnаment in Qаtаr, the 22-yeаr-оld wаs nаmed the tоurnаment’s finest yоung plаyer.

With Argentina’s victory in Qatar, in which Messi and Fernandez were named world champions, the 36-year-old striker has now solidified his legacy as the sport’s greatest player. Five years into his senior professional career, the Argentina international earned his first Ballon d’Or. That was 14 years ago.

After accepting the Ballon d’Or from Inter Miami owner David Beckham, Messi said, “I couldn’t imagine having the career that I’ve had.” Everything I’ve worked for.

What good fortune I’ve had to play for the greatest squad ever. It feels great to take home a trophy for your own efforts.

It’s incredible that they were able to win both the Copa America and the World Cup. Each Ballon d’Or is unique in its own way, although they are all incredibly prestigious.With a crown emoji and the caption “The greatest of all,” Fernandez praised Messi on Instagram. I’m speechless, captain; you are so kind.While his 52 goals in all competitions weren’t enough to earn him the Ballon d’Or, they were enough to earn him the Gerd Muller trophy, and they were a big reason Manchester City won the triple. In the Ballon d’Or voting, Kylian Mbappe placed third, although Chelsea had no players in the top 30.

Chelsea set for £50m loss on one player as club’s poor transfer policy exposed again

If owner Todd Boehly gives the Argentine the time he needs, the club has a good shot at winning again at Stamford Bridge.

The Blues are expected to make some more dubious moves in the transfer market in the meantime, none more so than the current predicament with custodian Kepa Arrizabalaga.

The custodian is in Spain for the season on loan from Real Madrid and has settled in well so far.So much so that, according to The Sun, Los Blancos are not willing to spend more than £17.5m for his talents due to his age and the fact that he is currently under contract.

Considering the club spent a world record sum on the Spaniard, that would be a loss of over £50 million.

It would be difficult for Chelsea to absorb such a loss on a single player at any time, but especially now as the club struggles to remain in compliance with Financial Fair Play regulations.

When will the club’s chaotic approach to signing and selling players settle down to offer Pochettino some stability during transfer windows?