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Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martnez were nominated for the Ballon d'Or, the award for the best player of the season in men's and women's football worldwide. The award is given by France Football magazine in collaboration with UEFA. The nomination period covers the entire season from August 3, 2025, to July 19, 2026, including international competitions such as the World Cup and African Nations Cup. The selection process involves a jury of 100 journalists and 50 additional members, who evaluate players based on individual performance, team actions, and sportsmanship. Messi and Martnez received scores of 15, 12, 10, 8, 7, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1 points respectively, with Messi winning the award.