Image with Link Ballon d or nominees 2022 | Ballon d or 2022. BALLON D’OR 2022 NOMINEES: Lionel Messi, Neymar Not on 30 Shortlist | Benzema leads the way as Messi and Neymar miss out. The nominees for the new Ballon d’Or formula were announced on Friday. This edition is notably marked by the absence of Messi in the top ...