The striker of the Argentina national team and the American Inter Miami, Lionel Messi, won the Ballon d’Or for the eighth time according to France Football.
Details: The 36-year-old received the award at a ceremony in Paris after helping his country win the World Cup in Qatar last year.
Messi won his record-breaking Ballon d’Or, ahead of Manchester City forward Erling Haaland.
“It’s great to be here again and enjoy this moment,” Messi said, “to have the opportunity to win the World Cup and fulfill my dream.”
Spain and Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati won the Women’s Ballon d’Or for the first time.
Top 10 best in men’s football “Golden Ball”-2023:
Lionel Messi (PSG/Inter Miami, Argentina national team) Erlin Haaland (Man City, Norway national team) Kylian Mbappe (PSG, French national team) Kevin De Bruyne (Man City, Belgium national team) Rodri (Man City , Spain national team) Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid, Brazil national team) Julian Alvarez (Man City, Argentina national team) Victor Osimhen (Napoli, Nigeria national team) Bernardo Silva (Man City, Portugal national team) Luka Modric (” Real”, Croatian national team).
What preceded: In 2021, Messi received the Ballon d’Or award for the seventh time.
14 years – this is exactly the difference between Messi’s first and last victory in the fight for the Ballon d’Or – an absolute record.
2023-10-30 22:16:37
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