The winner of the Ballon d'Or appears to have been leaked once again before Monday night's ceremony with Lionel Messi expected to be awarded the prize for a record eighth time. Messi has dominated the award ceremony throughout his career, winning his first Ballon d'Or back in 2009. And France Football, who have presented the Ballon d'Or since 1956, may come in for more scrutiny this year with Messi set to win his eighth. Reports emerged earlier this month that the 2023 Ballon d'Or will be won by Messi in a major leak of the awards ceremony. But Haaland will reportedly miss out to Messi after he led his country to World Cup glory in December 2022.

Source: Express October 30, 2023 07:46 UTC