"I didn't expect it from Messi": Arab player reveals behind-the-scenes details of the Ballon d'Or surprise
Goal | 02.11.2026 00:39
Lionel Messi has handed Algeria's Ibrahim Maza a remarkable nod of approval, naming the Bayer Leverkusen man among his picks in the race for the "Kopa" award for best young player at the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony. The gesture underlined just how far the rising Algerian talent has climbed on the European stage.
