The 2023 Ballon d’Or, one of football’s most prestigious awards, has been making headlines due to a surprising leak that reveals Lionel Messi’s expected triumph. The renowned Inter Miami forward has reportedly received word from the event organizers that he will soon be crowned the Ballon d’Or winner for an astonishing eighth time.
After an impressive performance leading Argentina to World Cup victory in Qatar the previous year, Messi’s journey to this achievement is set to culminate in a historic win. It’s worth noting that Messi narrowly missed out on the 2022 award, which was claimed by Karim Benzema. The anticipated ceremony for the 2023 Ballon d’Or is scheduled to take place in Paris on Monday, October 30.
In another captivating twist, the leaked information doesn’t stop with Messi’s victory. For the female category of the award, the Catalan newspaper Sport speculates that Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati will be named the winner.
This accolade is well-deserved, considering Bonmati’s instrumental role in Spain’s Women’s World Cup triumph, achieved by defeating England in a thrilling final back in August.
This upcoming Ballon d’Or ceremony carries significant historical weight, as it marks the first time that the coveted award will be granted to a player outside of Europe. Messi’s imminent victory also propels him three titles ahead of his eternal rival, Cristiano Ronaldo, cementing his legacy as one of football’s all-time greats.
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