Lionel Messi is expected to win an eighth Ballon d'OrLionel Messi is set to be honored with an eighth Ballon d'Or later this month, with the Inter Miami star's win being leaked alongside the female winner's award, ending the long-standing debate with rival Cristiano Ronaldo. According to Catalan newspaper Sport, Messi will now become the first active MLS player to win the Ballon d'Or, reclaiming the award from Karim Benzema. The Ballon d'Or, however, isn't a top priority of Messi's, especially after clinching a World Cup. It's unclear whether Messi's eighth Ballon d'Or will be upgraded to a Super Ballon d'Or, which has only ever been presented once in 1989 to Alfredo di Stefano. More infoThe Argentina World Cup win sealed the award for Messi

Source: Express October 17, 2023 14:25 UTC