Not beyond experts’ predictions, star Messi won the 2023 Ballon d’Or.

Messi won the Ballon d’Or, Haaland received the Ballon d’Or, Mbappe won the Ballon d’Or.

What’s special is that Inter Miami Club President David Beckham announced Messi’s name to win the Ballon d’Or.

This is a worthy title for Messi after winning the 2022 World Cup, scoring 7 goals, including 2 goals in the final and winning the 2022 World Cup Ballon d’Or.

Messi has created a new record with 8 Ballon d’Or wins in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021 and 2023. Messi is far ahead of Ronaldo – who has 5 Ballon d’Or.

In addition, Messi set an unprecedented record in football history of winning Ballon d’Or for three consecutive decades.

Messi also has Ballon d’Or at different clubs including Barca, PSG and Inter Miami.

Not beyond experts’ predictions, star Messi won the 2023 Ballon d’Or.

Another record set by Messi is that he won the Ballon d’Or without even playing in Europe.

In the history of the Ballon d’Or, no player playing outside of Europe has won the Ballon d’Or, including Football King Pele.

“I had bad moments and didn’t play well in my career. However, I never gave up on football.

I fought tirelessly for my desire to win the Copa America and the World Cup with the Argentina team.

I am proud to have continuously tried my best in my career.

I never stopped enjoying football. It’s something I love to do and always try my best.

As long as I can continue to play, I will continue to enjoy,” Messi said after winning the Ballon d’Or for the 8th time.

Messi’s record of winning 8 Ballon d’Ors is perhaps the most difficult challenge to break in football.

In other categories, the 2023 Women’s Ballon d’Or belongs to Barca midfielder Aitana Bonmati.

Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham won the Best Young Player award.

The Best Goalkeeper award was awarded to Emiliano Martinez of Aston Villa and the Argentina team.