Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said that his team is no longer thinking about the Ballon d’Or controversy with Real Madrid. He made it clear that City respects the decision and is focused on playing football.
The Ballon d’Or is an award given to the best footballer in the world each year. Many people believed that Erling Haaland should have won it in 2023 after helping Manchester City win the Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League.
However, the award went to Lionel Messi for his performance in the World Cup with Argentina. Some Real Madrid players and fans supported Messi’s win, which led to debates between football fans.
Guardiola made it clear that Manchester City has moved on. In a press conference, he said:
"We are not thinking about it anymore. Erling is happy, and we are happy. The Ballon d’Or is important, but winning trophies as a team matters more."
Instead of focusing on individual awards, Guardiola wants his team to win more trophies. Manchester City is still one of the best teams in the world, and Haaland will have more chances to win the Ballon d’Or in the future.
