Messi reportedly set to present Ballon d’Or, raising questions over his own nomination

Lionel Messi could reportedly present the trophy at the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony in London, even as he remains a nominee for the award himself. The same report suggests his family could join him at the event. While neither detail has been confirmed, the possibility of the eight-time winner taking on a presenter’s role while still in contention for a ninth Ballon d’Or makes for an interesting scenario.How the Messi Ballon d’Or presenting rumour startedThe speculation originated with a Spanish independent football reporter Juan Jesus, who claimed on X that Messi would attend the ceremony on October 26 and personally…