Chelsea Star Confronts Italy Legend Who Claimed He Can Not Win Ballon d'Or Ahead Of Messi

• Jorginho approached Antonio Cassano about the debate on who deserved to win the Ballon d'Or award
• The former Italy international was accosted by the Chelsea midfielder while spending his summer holiday
• Jorginho has been tagged favourites after helping the Blues win the Champions League, winning Euro 2020 and the Super Cup

Jorginho met with Antonio Cassano for ruling him out of the Ballon d'Or race behind Argentine superstar Lionel Messi.

The Italian legend was confronted by the Chelsea midfielder while on holiday but the was no malice in his approach to the former Real Madrid and AC Milan star.

Several ex-players have tipped Jorginho to win the crown after helping the Blues win the Champions League and Italy lift the European Championships and most recently the Super Cup.

Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola was one of the legends that picked Jorginho for the coveted individual accolade.

Cassana told former Italy international Christian Vieiri on his Twitch Channel:

"Remember when I said any journalist who voted for Jorginho as Ballon d’Or should have his licence taken away?

"Well, I was in Formentera with my family and just as I sat down, I felt a touch.

"‘Antonio, you’re great!’ the voice says.

"I turn around to ask who he was, he took off his glasses and mask, and it was Jorginho!

"I told him, Jorgi, can you believe the scandal if they should give you the Ballon d’Or and not to Messi?

"He replied that he absolutely agreed with me, Messi should always win it."

Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported that according to Antonio Cassano, Jorginho believes that winning a Ballon d'Or award ahead of Lionel Messi is unrealistic, Goal reports.

The Chelsea midfielder has been presented as a strong candidate for this year's individual accolade despite his achievements last season.

The 28-year-old helped the Blues land their second Champions League title and the creative midfielder was also instrumental to Italy's Euro 2020 success.

Legit.ng also reported that Jorginho has made a joke about Lionel Messi's shock exit at Barcelona on a lighter note as he begged the Argentine star to join him at Chelsea this summer, The Sun.

The 29-year-old had a fulfilling season as helped the Blues win their second Champions League title and Italy win Euro 2020.

The Italian midfielder could not believe the news after it was confirmed that the six-time Ballon d'Or winner was on his way out of the club.