Pedri above Bellingham: How Leo Messi voted for Kopa Trophy

As captain of his national team, Lionel Messi was required to vote for the Ballon d'Or Kopa Trophy for the best young player in the World this year.

Here's a look at how Messi voted:

1. Musiala

2. Pedri

3. Bellingham

In the end, Bellingham was handed the award with Musiala finishing in second place. Perhaps it has to do with Bellingham's excellent form since he joined Real Madrid where he has scored 13 goals in his first 13 games.

However, last season, Musiala scored 16 goals and recorded 16 assists while winning the Bundesliga and the German Super Cup with Bayern Munich. Bellingham scored 14 goals and 17 assists but did not win a trophy with Dortmund.

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