Ballon d'Or 2019: Football's best players pick their winner for the coveted award this year

#4 Sergio Aguero (Pick: Lionel Messi)

Brighton & Hove Albion v Manchester City - Premier League

Sergio Aguero landed in hot water after he made his initial pick for the 2019 Ballon d'Or winner. The Manchester City superstar originally said that the award should go to a Champions League finalist, a statement which disregards Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's contention for the prize. He said, "I think someone who is in the Champions League final should win it."

Fans soon raised questions regarding his pick and have accused the Argentine of blatantly snubbing his national teammate, Messi.

The Premier League winner took to Twitter to clarify his statement on the matter saying, "I don't enjoy having to clarify my statements – but when I'm quoted for things I haven't said, it must be done."

"I'll spell it out then. No one other than Messi will be my pick for the Ballon d'Or as long as he keeps on playing – particularly if he plays like he did this season."

"The question put forward to me was whether I should win the award myself this year. My reply was that I should have reached the [Champions League] final if I wished to deserve it. Couldn't be clearer, and there shouldn't have been room for misinterpretation."