The Argentina captain is expected to pick up his seventh annual award while many make the case for the Italy international this year.
Jorginho is of the opinion that Lionel Messi should win the 2021 Ballon d’Or, claims former Italy striker Antonio Cassano.
After being canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic last year, Ballon d’Or, the most prestigious individual prize in football, will once again be handed out this year.
Messi is the favorite to win the Golden Ball, having led Argentina to their first-ever major honor in 28 years and FC Barcelona to a record-extending 31st Copa del Rey title.
Jorginho, who helped Chelsea to Champions League success and Italy to European Championship glory, is also being tipped to claim the award.
“Remember when I said any journalist who voted for Jorginho as Ballon d’Or should have his license taken away?” said Cassano speaking to Christian Vieri on his Twitch channel.
“Well, I was in Formentera with my family and just as I sat down, I felt a touch. ‘Antonio, you’re great!’ the voice says. I turn around to ask who he was, he took off his glasses and mask, and it was Jorginho!
“I told him, Jorgi, can you believe the scandal if they should give you the Ballon d’Or and not to Messi? He replied that he absolutely agreed with me, Messi should always win it.
“Now I admire Jorginho even more. We were talking for a good 90 minutes. He is an exceptional guy, very intelligent, humble, and polite.”
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