Lionel Messi is set to clinch his eighth Ballon d’Or title at the 67th annual Ballon d’Or ceremony, which will take place today at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. The football community is excited as the world’s finest football player is honored at this renowned event, which has generated a lot of discussion and conjecture.
This year, Erling Haaland of Manchester City and Lionel Messi of Inter Miami are the two most notable performers. Messi, who helped Argentina win the World Cup, and Haaland, who scored an incredible 52 goals in his debut season at Manchester City, have both had outstanding seasons.
But according to recent sources, Lionel Messi may be about to add more Ballon d’Or victories to his resume. This would be Messi’s eight Ballon d’Or if confirmed, which is a record in football history. In his remarkable career, the Argentine superstar has already won the prize seven times.
In spite of the leaks, the formal announcement will be made at the event today, October 30, 2023. It is anticipated that hundreds of millions of people will watch the event live throughout the globe.
While Messi and Haaland are seen as the front-runners, a number of other players have also been shortlisted for the men’s prize. Among them are 2022 winner Karim Benzema and other elite players such as Sadio Mane, Kylian Mbappe, and Robert Lewandowski.
The Kopa Trophy winner for best young men’s player and the Yashin Trophy winner for best men’s goalkeeper will also be announced at the ceremony.
One thing is certain as supporters anxiously await the formal announcement: this year’s Ballon d’Or ceremony is sure to go down as a historic occasion in football history.