Ballon d'Or 2023: Lionel Messi Wins For A Record Eighth Time

Inter Miami CF star Messi has won the Ballon d'Or award for a record-extending eighth time

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67th Ballon d'Or awards ceremony in Theatre Du Chatelet, Paris, on October 30, 2023

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Messi won their first Ballon d'Or award in 2009 and again in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021 and 2023

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Other players won Ballon d'Or award, Cristiano Ronaldo 5th times, Michel Platini, Johan Cruyff, and Marco van Basten 3 times.

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Lionel Messi won his first six Ballon d'Or while playing for Barcelona.

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Messi has scored 11 goals in 14 matches for Miami, helping the franchise win its first-ever silverware, the League's Cup.

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Spain World Cup star Bonmati won the Women's Ballon d'Or.

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Bellingham won the Copa trophy for best men's under-21 player at the Ballon d'Or awards ceremony.

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