Messi Wins Eighth Ballon d’Or Extending His Record

Lionel Messi won a record-breaking eighth Ballon d’Or award at a glamorous ceremony in Paris on Monday, capping off a remarkable season in which he led Argentina to World Cup glory.

The 36-year-old superstar succeeds last year’s winner Karim Benzema, and his latest triumph further solidifies his status as one of the greatest players of all time.

LIONEL MESSI IS THE 2023 MEN’S BALLON D’OR!

Eight Ballon d’Or for Argentina hero! 🖐🤟#ballondor pic.twitter.com/1slOJ6EoKj

— Ballon d’Or #ballondor (@ballondor) October 30, 2023