Messi’s Golden Ball Race | Miami News

Messi’s Golden Boot hopes are fading as Mbappé surges to 10 goals, but the 39-year-old’s legacy shines brighter — already a two-time Golden Ball winner and Argentina’s heartbeat in a World Cup final. Even without scoring, his leadership and brilliance make him the tournament’s undeniable best. Meanwhile, Spain’s Simón and Lamal are rising stars in their own right, vying for Golden Glove and Young Player honors. If Messi lifts the trophy, he’d join an elite club — and maybe the world will crown him again, even if he doesn’t need to score to win. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0c70eabbf6171c76