A Premier League star claims it will be a "scandal" if Erling Haaland does not win the Ballon d'Or ahead of Lionel Messi.
A number of reports claim that Messi is expected to recieve his eighth Ballon d'Or crown on Monday night in the French capital.
However, West Ham United striker Michail Antonio has argued that Haaland deserves the award after his 2022/2023 season, where he netted 52 goals and helped Manchester City win the treble.
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"I understand Messi winning the World Cup is massive, but you can't look past a treble-winning team and what Haaland bought to that, breaking records," Antonio said on Footballer's Football Podcast.
"He deserves that Ballon d'Or. If he doesn't get it then it's a scandal."
Newcastle striker Callum Wilson, who is also on the podcast, agreed with the Hammers striker.
"What Haaland did last season can't be overlooked. If you take away international football and compare statistically... Haaland should win the award," Wilson added.
"You can't look past Messi winning his first World Cup as it's a big contributing factor, but club football-wise he's been playing in America which is very different to Haaland in the Premier League."
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