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After winning FIFA's 'The Best', many followers of Lionel Messi believe that he already has the Ballon d'Or 2019 in his pocket. However, a factor of the award that the Argentine won in Milan reveals that his sixth golden award, which has been awarded only by 'France Football' since 2016, is in serious danger.

And it's none other than the votes from journalists. Messi was chosen once again as the best player on the planet thanks to the support of captains, national team coaches, and fans, but the press considered that the winner of The Best should be the Dutchman Van Dijk from Liverpool.

It is precisely the journalists, in addition to a jury from France Football magazine, who will choose the new owner of the Ballon d'Or 2019, something that represents a disadvantage since players and coaches are not asked for their opinion.

For correspondents from different media outlets around the world, Van Dijk is clearly above the rest, something they already certified in the UEFA award voting and insisted on at The Best, with 462 points for the Liverpool star and 364 for Lionel Messi.

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