The 2023 edition of the prestigious Ballon d’Or award was held in Paris on Monday with Argentine star Lionel Messi winning the men’s prize for a record-extending 8th time.
Messi beat Norway’s Erling Haaland who plays for Manchester City to win the prize in France.
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— Ballon d’Or #ballondor (@ballondor) October 30, 2023
The 36-year-old succeeds Karim Benzema as the winner of the prize awarded for his performances last season when he inspired Argentina to glory at the World Cup.
Inter Miami Star, Leo Messi Makes History with 8th Ballon d’Or Win https://t.co/kgrkwZF8bO via @angelnetnews
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Spain’s World Cup-winning star Aitana Bonmati won the Women’s Ballon d’Or at the ceremony.
Winners At 2023 Ballon d’Or Award
Aside from the duo, there were other winners at the 2023 Ballon d’Or awards in France as seen below:
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Yashin Trophy: Emiliano Martinez
Emiliano Martínez wins the Yashin trophy as the best goalkeeper in the world 2023!#ballondor2023 pic.twitter.com/38gMDydHdB
— ANN (@angelnetnews) October 30, 2023
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Kopa Trophy For Best Young Player: Jude Bellingham
2023 Ballon d’Or: Jude Bellingham Wins Kopa Trophy For Best Young Player https://t.co/0kYiA9QI38 via @angelnetnews
— ANN (@angelnetnews) October 31, 2023
Socrates Award: Vinicius Junior
.@vinijr after winning the Socrates Award! #prixsocrates with @peaceandsport / #ballondor pic.twitter.com/UakgEeirhP
— Ballon d’Or #ballondor (@ballondor) October 30, 2023
All the winners!#ballondor pic.twitter.com/BHn1DAmfUf
— Ballon d’Or #ballondor (@ballondor) October 30, 2023
