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Jorginho agrees it would be a 'scandal' if he wins Ballon d'Or over Messi, claims Cassano

The Italy star has been tipped to win the prize after lifting major trophies with the Azzurri and Chelsea

Antonio Cassano has revealed that Chelsea and Italy midfielder Jorginho agreed with his opinion that it would be a "scandal" if he won the Ballon d’Or ahead of Lionel Messi.

Jorginho has been tipped to win the prize after playing a major role in Italy's Euro 2020 triumph as well as Chelsea's Champions League win.

But the former Azzurri striker has claimed the midfield star agrees that the award should always go to Messi.

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