The world-famous footballer Lionel Messi from Argentina has won the Ballon d’Or award for the best player for the eighth time.
Lionel Messi was declared the best player of the year 2023 in a ceremony held in Paris, the capital of France.
Lionel Messi scored 21 goals in 41 matches last season. Which helps Argentina win the World Cup 2022 for the third time in 36 years.
Famous striker Lionel Messi scored 7 goals in World Cup 2022 while assisting his teammates in 3 goals. Lionel Messi wins his 8th ‘Ballon d’Or’ award.
Apart from this, Messi also played an important role in the American football club Inter Miami winning the League Cup for the first time this year, he scored 11 goals in 14 league matches.
On the other hand, Lionel Messi’s Argentina teammate Emiliano Martinez won the Yashan Trophy for the best goalkeeper.
Similarly, England and Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham awarded with the Copa Award.
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It should noted that the legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo from Portugal has won the Ballon d’Or award 5 times.