In what could be described as a coronation of football royalty, Lionel Messi is poised to claim his eighth Ballon d’Or, according to reports from the trusted source Fabrizio Romano.

It appears that all the signs and expectations are pointing towards Messi’s triumph, making him the ultimate winner once more. The official announcement is scheduled for Monday night in Paris, where Messi is set to etch his name further into football’s history books.

Lionel Messi’s seventh Ballon d’Or already positioned him as one of the greatest footballers of all time, but his eighth win is set to solidify his legendary status. The anticipation and the clear indications suggest that Messi will indeed clinch this historic award.