Beckham backs Messi for Ballon d’Or after netting 100th Inter Miami goal

Lionel Messi has been backed by David Beckham for a record ninth Ballon d'Or after scoring his 100th goal for Inter Miami in a 2-0 victory against Cruz Azul in the Campeones Cup. This match marked Messi's first trophy of the year, following his international retirement announcement. Beckham praised Messi's performances, stating that he deserves to win the Ballon d'Or due to his exceptional level of play at 39 years old.