2023-10-30 21:25:00
In a new gala of the Ballon d’Or, Lionel Messi won the award for the eighth time, ahead of Kylian Mbappé (3rd) and Erling Haaland (2°)who completed the podium.
«First of all I want to thank all the people who voted and made me the winner. To my teammates on the National Team, this award comes hand in hand with what has been achieved with them. This is a gift for the entire group, the coaching staff and the people in Argentina,” said the captain.
EVERYONE STANDS BEFORE THE BEST PLAYER ON THE PLANET.
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«I don’t want to forget Haaland and Kylian, “They had a spectacular year, I have no doubt that in the coming years they will win this award,” he added.
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«I received a lot of love, “It was very special that people of different nationalities wanted Argentina to be world champion,” he continued.
Besides, Messi remembered Diego Armando Maradona 63 years after his birth. «Today is his birthday, there is no better place to wish him a happy birthday, surrounded by people who like football. Wherever he is, this is also for him,” he commented excitedly.
BEAUTIFUL MOMENT: MESSI REMEMBERED DIEGO ARMANDO MARADONA ON HIS 63RD BIRTHDAY.
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His decisive and stellar performance in the Qatar World Cup 2022 They put him ahead of the rest of the nominees in this edition that had its ceremony in Paris.
The award was announced David Beckhamwho as leader of the Inter Miami He managed to take him to Inter Miami of the American MLS, his current club.
The other 7 that completed the top 10 were: Kevin De Bruyne, Vinicius, Luka Modric, Julián Álvarez, Victor Osimhen, Rodri and Bernardo Silva.
At the beginning of the gala it was confirmed that the 10th was for Luka Modricthe 9th for Bernard Silva and the 8th for Victor Osimhen. Julian Alvarez He came 7th and was followed Vinicius 6° y Rodri 5th. The 4th was De Bruyne.
Messi had already won the Ballon d’Or over the years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019 y 2021. He is the one who obtained the most in history above Cristiano Ronaldo who has 5.
Lautaro Martínez came in 20th place while Draw Martínez, who competes in the shortlist of best archer, It was ranked 15th.
The best young player up to 21 years old was Jude Bellingham. English lives a great present in the Real Madrid where he has 13 goals in 13 games this season. Then, Draw Martínez He was recognized as the best goalkeeper and Erling Haaland as scorer of the year.
He Women’s Ballon d’Or It was for the Spanish Aitana BonmatíBarcelona player and one of the figures of the world champion team.
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This was the arrival of Messi and his family
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