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Ballon d'Or gala awaits Messi as his attendance remains in doubt
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Messi's attendance at Monday's Ballon d'Or ceremony in London remains uncertain; he will decide after Inter Miami's match against New York Red Bulls on Saturday.
Leo Messi's presence at the Ballon d'Or gala on Monday, October 26 in London is still unconfirmed. The Inter Miami forward, who is nominated for the award, will receive the Princess of Asturias Sports Prize in Oviedo on Friday before returning to the United States for his club's match against New York Red Bulls on Saturday. Messi will make his final decision on attending the London Palladium ceremony only after that fixture concludes. His demanding schedule and transatlantic travel in the coming days will determine whether he can make the trip.
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