The 2023 Ballon d'Or saw Lionel Messi clinch a record-extending eighth success as old rival Cristiano Ronaldo failed to receive a nomination. The lack of Ronaldo up against Messi marked a huge ...

Lionel Messi won his record eighth Ballon d'Or for the 2022/23 season, honouring in large part his pivotal role in leading Argentina to its first World Cup title since 1986. As one of the greatest ...

Record eight-time Ballon d'Or winner and current holder Lionel Messi has been snubbed by France Football for its prestigious gong awarded to the best male player in the world. The list of nominees ...

Lionel Messi clinched the 2023 Ballon d’Or, marking his eighth accolade, an unmatched achievement in the award's history. Last season, Messi showcased his talents for Paris Saint-Germain before ...

Lionel Messi ... the Ballon d'Or. Messi claimed the award for a record-extending eighth time last year after leading Argentina to their third World Cup crown in Qatar during the 2022-23 voting ...

Thanks to his remarkable achievements, Messi has racked up eigh Ballon d'Ors across his career.

During a ceremony at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, Messi was awarded the 2023 Ballon d'Or, beating Erling Haaland, who finished second, and Kylian Mbappe. He had already won in 2009, 2010 ...