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David Beckham explains why Lionel Messi deserves to win Ballon d'Or over Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe
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Beckham backs Messi for a ninth Ballon d'Or after scoring his 100th Inter Miami goal in the Campeones Cup victory.
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UK timesStrong6 reports from 5 outlets. First reported by Mundo Deportivo, 17 Sept.
- ESPN
- Voetbal International
- The Independent
- talkSPORT
- Mundo Deportivo
- Messi, MLS' Garber appear to have heated exchange after Miami winESPN
- David Beckham picks who should win Ballon d'Or and it's not Harry KanetalkSPORT
- Prominent support for Messi in Ballon d'Or race: 'He deserves to win'Voetbal International
- Messi angry: superstar argues with MLS executive after matchVoetbal International
- David Beckham explains why Lionel Messi deserves to win Ballon d'Or over Harry Kane and Kylian MbappeThe IndependentThis article
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