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Lionel Messi Secures Record-Eighth Ballon d'Or
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Lionel Messi Secures Record-Eighth Ballon d’Or

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By Web Desk Published October 31, 2023 3 Min Read
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Lionel Messi With Eighth Ballon d'Or Trophy. Photo: @ballondor (Twitter)
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Argentina’s skipper, Lionel Messi, clinched a record-breaking eighth Ballon d’Or, surpassing Norway’s treble winner Erling Haaland of Manchester City. Having previously secured the award in 2021, Messi was instrumental in leading Argentina to a World Cup triumph after a 36-year hiatus, defeating the reigning champions, France.

With this win, the 36-year-old solidifies his lead with three more Ballons d’Or than his arch-rival, Cristiano Ronaldo. Astonishingly, Messi has been among the top three contenders 14 times, with five runner-up finishes.

Reflecting on his illustrious career, Messi expressed, “I could never have envisioned such a journey. Achieving what I did, representing the most elite team globally and possibly in history, is an honour. Celebrating individual awards is fantastic, but clinching the Copa America followed by the World Cup is unparalleled.”

Messi continued to emphasize the significance of each Ballon d’Or and expressed his gratitude for the acknowledgement, attributing it to the achievements of the national team.

Let's recap!#ballondor pic.twitter.com/AFYBodAM6N

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

Other Footballing Achievements

Messi’s compatriot and World Cup winner, Emiliano Martinez, was honoured with the Lev Yashin Award as the world’s premier goalkeeper. Meanwhile, Spain’s Women’s World Cup victor and Barcelona’s linchpin, Aitana Bonmati, received the women’s Ballon d’Or. Highlighting the essence of teamwork, she commented, “Individual awards hold value, but their essence is rooted in team dynamics.”

Aitana Bonmati & Lionel Messi! Our 2023 Ballon d'Or!#ballondor pic.twitter.com/5vReANytDC

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

Despite claiming his first Ballon d’Or in 2009 and consecutive wins until 2012, Messi was second to Haaland in the recent UEFA awards. Haaland’s exceptional season saw him net 52 goals in 53 matches, leading City to secure the Champions League, Premier League, and FA Cup. Nonetheless, Argentina’s mesmerizing World Cup campaign in Qatar propelled Messi to surpass Haaland, aided by his Golden Ball and Silver Boot achievements.

A Journey to Remember

The World Cup trophy was the singular significant accolade eluding Messi until recently. His move to Paris St Germain saw him win the Ligue 1 title, and his transition to Inter Miami led to their victory in the Leagues Cup.

In other notable achievements, Real Madrid’s young sensation, Jude Bellingham, clinched the Kopa Trophy for the best Under-21 talent. Additionally, Vinicius Jr. was lauded with the Socrates Award for his benevolent endeavours off the field.

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