Even prior to Monday's ceremony in Paris, no player had won the Ballon d'Or more times than Messi, who first won it in 2009 and then again in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019 and 2021. Lionel Messi accepts the 2023 Ballon d'Or, marking the record eighth-time he has won the award. Getty Images
Ronaldo, Messi and Zidane have all been regularly nominated for the Ballon d'Or. The Ballon d'Or is now only a few days away from making its long-awaited return.It feels like an eternity ago that
November 1, 2023 at 6:58 AM. Adidas have honoured Lionel Messi's Ballon d'Or win with eight customized rings. A limited edition shoe line has also been released, adorned with Messi's achievements. Messi's World Cup win with Argentina helped him win the Ballon d'Or over Erling Haaland. Download the Sports Brief App Now to Stay Updated on Fresh
The Ballon d’Or Feminin has been a little more geographically spread: three of the four winners were based in Europe, but Megan Rapinoe won in 2019 when Alex Morgan finished third, while Sam
7:45 p.m. GMT / 3:45 p.m. ET: Lionel Messi, the record Ballon d'Or holder and presumed winner, has arrived in his old home of Paris! Messi has been critical of the fans during his time in the
The red-hot favourite for the Ballon d'Or has seven of the award already in his cabinet at home. He could well extend the record of most wins to eight, too, having inspired Argentina to a World
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