Lionel Messi was crowned the 2023 Ballon d'Or winner to claim the award for a record-extending eighth time; Argentina captain led country to World Cup glory last year as he lifted the trophy for the first time; Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmati wins Women's Ballon d'Or after helping the country to the World Cup. The 36-year-old reclaimed the Ballon d'Or from France's Karim Benzema to add to his wins in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019 and 2021.

The former Barcelona forward's victory increased his lead over five-time winner Cristiano Ronaldo. The 38-year-old Portugal international, who plays for Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr, was not on the shortlist for the first time since 2003. Messi left European football at the end of last season as he moved from Paris Saint-Germain, where he won the Ligue 1 title in both seasons, to join MLS team Inter Miami.
Messi was presented with the award by David Beckham, owner of Inter Miami and runner-up in the 1999 Ballon d'Or, and the Argentine admitted this will be his last Ballon d'Or win. He said: "I can't imagine having the career that I've had. "Everything that I've achieved. The fortune I've had playing for the best team in the world, the best team in history. It's nice to win these individual trophies. To win the Copa America and then the World Cup and to get it done is amazing.

"Being world champion was fantastic. But the truth is I've never really got used to receiving awards and being on the stage like this. "Slowly I have gotten used to it a bit more since winning it for the first time in 2009. I think today is the last time I will win it, so it feels calmer and I will enjoy it in a different way. "I'm proud of the career I've had. I've enjoyed football all my life and soon I'll enjoy it from the other side. "I don't know for how much longer I'll play but I plan to enjoy it. "I can't put a number on it as things can change very quickly from day to day in football. But I know that day is getting closer and closer."

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Lionel Messi was crowned the 2023 Ballon d'Or winner to claim the award for a record-extending eighth time; Argentina captain led country to World Cup glory last year as he lifted the trophy for the first time; Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmati wins Women's Ballon d'Or after helping the country to the World Cup. The 36-year-old reclaimed the Ballon d'Or from France's Karim Benzema to add to his wins in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019 and 2021.

The former Barcelona forward's victory increased his lead over five-time winner Cristiano Ronaldo. The 38-year-old Portugal international, who plays for Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr, was not on the shortlist for the first time since 2003. Messi left European football at the end of last season as he moved from Paris Saint-Germain, where he won the Ligue 1 title in both seasons, to join MLS team Inter Miami.
Messi was presented with the award by David Beckham, owner of Inter Miami and runner-up in the 1999 Ballon d'Or, and the Argentine admitted this will be his last Ballon d'Or win. He said: "I can't imagine having the career that I've had. "Everything that I've achieved. The fortune I've had playing for the best team in the world, the best team in history. It's nice to win these individual trophies. To win the Copa America and then the World Cup and to get it done is amazing.

"Being world champion was fantastic. But the truth is I've never really got used to receiving awards and being on the stage like this. "Slowly I have gotten used to it a bit more since winning it for the first time in 2009. I think today is the last time I will win it, so it feels calmer and I will enjoy it in a different way. "I'm proud of the career I've had. I've enjoyed football all my life and soon I'll enjoy it from the other side. "I don't know for how much longer I'll play but I plan to enjoy it. "I can't put a number on it as things can change very quickly from day to day in football. But I know that day is getting closer and closer."

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Messi could win 100 Ballon dors and Cristiano Ronaldo would still be the GOAT.

VIVA Ronaldo forever ❤️

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Messi could win 100 Ballon dors and Cristiano Ronaldo would still be the GOAT.

VIVA Ronaldo forever ❤️

There would have be hope for Christian Ronaldo if he was not playing for Saudi Arabia League, Saudi will not get him to any global achievements

musailiya:


There would have be hope for Christian Ronaldo if he was not playing for Saudi Arabia League, Saudi will not get him to any global achievements

✅Most Ballon d'Or wins by country:

Argentina: 1 player, 8 wins
France: 5 players, 7 wins
Germany: 5 players, 7 wins
Netherlands: 3 players, 7 wins
Portugal: 3 players, 7 wins
Italy: 5 players, 5 wins
Brazil: 4 players, 5 wins
England: 4 players, 5 wins

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musailiya:


✅Most Ballon d'Or wins by country:

Argentina: 1 player, 8 wins
France: 5 players, 7 wins
Germany: 5 players, 7 wins
Netherlands: 3 players, 7 wins
Portugal: 3 players, 7 wins
Italy: 5 players, 5 wins
Brazil: 4 players, 5 wins
England: 4 players, 5 wins

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musailiya:


There would have be hope for Christian Ronaldo if he was not playing for Saudi Arabia League, Saudi will not get him to any global achievements

Finally we have the winner which everyone was expecting

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Finally we have the winner which everyone was expecting

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FIFA have claimed a significant victory in their attempt to regulate the world’s top football agents, as the European Commission has backed the governing body’s move to bring in strict new rules including a cap on fees.

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