Guardiola: “The Ballon d’Or should have two categories: one for Messi and one for the rest”

The Euro 2024 qualifiers in October have come to an end and we are now counting on club action resuming, with Manchester City hosting Brighton on Saturday (October 21, 5:00 p.m., Novasports Premier League, LIVE from Sportish) as part of the 9th .Premier League game.

In this game, the English champions will feature the only absence of the injured Kevin De Bruyne, as Pep Guardiola revealed, with the Catalan not hesitating to praise AEK’s Europa League rivals and especially their coach Roberto De Jerby.

“Brighton were very good last year, that’s why they got the European ticket. They have had a few decisions against them in the last few games and they could also fight for the Champions League. They continue at the same level this year and the game against them will be one of Manchester City’s toughest tests this season

Roberto De Gerbi is a nice guy. I admire the way they play regardless of the team they are playing. When he was at Sassuolo he always played the same, even if he played at San Siro or Turin.stressed Guardiola, adding:

“When he went to Shakhtar, Shakhtar started winning and he is doing the same at Brighton. I love watching his team and it’s no surprise how successful they are, even if they lose 6-1 to Aston Villa it doesn’t matter.”

Brighton have excellent players but I feel they will be better with De Gerby. He has turned it into a top club, Macalister and Colville are gone and they continue to play at a high level. They do the simple things perfectly.

As for this year’s Ballon d’Or winner, whose name will be announced on October 30, Guardiola has not hidden his big dilemma between Messi and Haaland. “The Ballon d’Or should have two categories. One for Messi and one for the others.”

By this logic, Haaland should win because he scored 50 million goals. But Messi… His worst season is better than the others. Realistically I want to say Erling because he helped us, but Leo won the World Cup.