Lionel Messi, the star forward of Argentina and Inter Miami, has claimed his eighth Ballon d’Or award. Messi’s exceptional career achievements include leading the Albiceleste to their third World Cup victory in Qatar last year. He was named the winner of this prestigious football award ahead of Manchester City forward Erling Haaland, who had a remarkable debut season with the club, securing an unprecedented treble. Messi’s victory means he succeeded France forward Karim Benzema, who won the award in 2022.
In addition to Messi’s remarkable achievement, other football luminaries were honored during the event:
- Yashin Trophy: Emiliano Martinez
- Socrates Award: Vinicius Junior
- Women’s Club of the Year: FC Barcelona Femeni
- Kopa Trophy for Best Young Player: Jude Bellingham
- Gerd Müller Award: Erling Haaland
- Men’s Club of the Year: Manchester City
- Women’s Ballon d’Or: Aitana Bonmati, the Spanish Women’s World Cup-winning midfielder, secured this prestigious award.
This ceremony celebrated the outstanding contributions and talents of football’s finest, with Messi’s historic eighth Ballon d’Or win undoubtedly taking center stage, marking a new milestone in his remarkable career.
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