# The Summer of Messi Continues, Finals Bound! Is a 9th Ballon d’Or Now Inevitable?

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Podcast: [Battered Herons: An Inter Miami Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/battered-herons-an-inter-miami-podcast-5557477)
Published: 2026-07-16T17:50:32+00:00
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## Resource

Lionel Messi has done it again. After another incredible performance in Argentina’s comeback victory over England, Messi has led La Albiceleste into yet another FIFA World Cup Final. Every match seems to add another chapter to an already legendary career, and the conversation has shifted from whether he can still dominate… to whether he’s about to secure an unprecedented ninth Ballon d’Or. Join us as we celebrate another unforgettable moment from the greatest player of all time and discuss what could be next for both Messi and Inter Miami. #InterMiami #Messi #LionelMessi #BallonDor #WorldCup2026 #Argentina #BatteredHerons #MLS #InterMiamiCF #GOAT #FIFAWorldCup #MessiMagic #Football #Soccer #LaAlbiceleste #Herons #MiamiSoccer #WorldCupFinal

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