Liverpool Virgil van Dijk is set to be crowned second runner up behind Lionel Messi according to leaked Ballon d'Or report in Spain
Van Dijk earlier emerged bookmakers favorites to win the prestigious prize, but that has changed with less than a week to the award night with Lionel Messi now seen to be most-likely.
In addition to bookmakers putting Messi ahead Van Dijk in the race, a recent report in Spain has also revealed a disappointing night at Paris impending for the Dutchman
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Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo carried a leaked report that a team from France Football, the award organizers travelled to Barcelona at the weekend to interview Messi and inform him of his success.
The report claim Lionel Messi has already been told he has won the prestigious award for what will be the sixth time in his glittering career.
Van Dijk was crowned UEFA Player of the Year back in August and has been odds-on to land the esteemed prize for several months after a stellar year which saw him stand out for the Reds and claim a Champions League triumph.
Although, both frontrunners still continue to impress in their respective club this season, it is left for the d-day to decide who wins the contest.
The awarding ceremony is scheduled for December 2, and to be held in Paris.
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