On Monday, October 30, 2023, Argentine football hero Lionel Messi took another step toward indestructibility by winning his eighth Ballon d’Or.
All of the notable individuals in the world of football were present at the ceremony in Paris, France, when Lionel Messi was honored as the world’s greatest player of 2023.
Messi’s performance with Argentina in the 2022 World Cup, when he assisted his nation in winning their third World Cup trophy, largely supports his claim to be the best player in the world.
Lionel Messi won the Golden Ball trophy for being the best player in the 2022 World Cup after scoring seven goals.
Jude Bellingham, a midfielder for Real Madrid and England, was named the world’s best under-21 player and received the Kopa Trophy.
Messi defeated Manchester City striker Erling Haaland to win his record-breaking Ballon d’Or.
Kylian Mbappe, a striker for France, came in third after becoming just the second player to score a hat-trick in the World Cup final’s 4-2 penalty shootout loss to Argentina.
“It’s nice to be here once more to enjoy this moment. To be able to win the World Cup and achieve my dream,’’ Messi noted.
“All of the Ballon d’Or awards are special for different reasons,’’ he added.
There have been differing opinions expressed in the world of sports about Messi’s eighth Ballon, with some believing he didn’t deserve it.
Others feel that Messi should be awarded his eighth Ballon d’Or in recognition of his achievements during the World Cup.
Below are some reactions gathered by 1 Family Radio on Twitter.
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