Leo Messi claimed his seventh Ballon d'Or Award on Monday, but the decision has split opinion and former Spain and Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas openly voiced his disapproval on social media.
The Argentine beat Robert Lewandowski and Jorginho to the prize, two players whose respective clubs - Bayern Munich and Chelsea - had far more successful seasons than Messi did with Barcelona.
"I find it more and more difficult to believe in these football awards," Casillas wrote on social media.
"For me, Messi is one of the five best footballers of all time but they must start to take note of who is the best player in a given season.
"It's not that difficult. Others just make it difficult," he concluded.
Redbckmnsz
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go and wear your mask casillas... and remember to take your drugs, don't worry you will be fine
loeelopyz
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All Madridsta is finding it difficult 😂😂 Cry more... 🤡
akhat
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madridog still in pain
L30_MESS7
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When the haters shout at you All the GOA7 can do is smile back And they melt away
hiwdemnsuy
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one morning💊 two afternoon💊💊 three evening💊💊💊 Wish you quickly recovery 🙄🙄 Mr casillas 🙋🙋
Desmondeyum
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Messi winning the Ballon d'Or was amazing but this was the Greatest most Unique, Exquisite and Emotional moment in 2021!
hiwdemnsuy
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me to casillas have this
Fabcklmt
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go to medical check up you will know your brain effect 😀