Ballon d'Or 2019: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp wanted Virgil van Dijk to win the award

Lionel Messi was anunced as winner of Ballon d'Or 2019 on vember 3rd. He mand to beat likes of Virgil van Dijk and Cristia Ronaldo. Messi was felicitated with  sixth Ballon d'Or of his career. He went a step ahe of his old nemesis - Ronaldo. Argentine has previously won biggest individual trophy in years 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2015. Liverpool's superstar Virgil van Dijk finished second in race and that took some fans by surprise as Dutch defender experienced best season of his career. He was also influential in Liverpool's Champions League glory.

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Even Liverpool manr Jurgen Klopp was expecting award to go in favour of 'Big Bird'. Jurgen Klopp, in a press conference a few days before Ballon d'Or ceremony, stated that Messi should get award if y want to give it to best player of generation. However, Virgil van Dijk should win it if y want to give award to best player of last season. Lionel Messi went on to win award and ded one more silverware in his trophy cabinet.

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