But according to a new study, Lionel Messi is three times more likely than old adversary Cristiano Ronaldo to win the 2019 Ballon d'Or. The Barcelona striker has netted 31 times in La Liga while Ronaldo single-handedly kept Juventus from elimination in Europe. That means, in short, Messi will take the title for the fifth time. (Image: AFP/Getty Images)Of course it could all depend on the outcome of the Champions League over the next seven weeks. Ronaldo would love a favour from his former club to up his chances of taking the crown.

Source: Daily Mirror April 13, 2019 05:01 UTC