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Messi wins record eighth Ballon d’Or for best player in the world

The African MirrorNovember 1, 2023October 31, 20231 Min Read

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi with the men's Ballon d'Or award for best player in the world. REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq

ARGENTINA captain Lionel Messi won a record-extending eighth Ballon d’Or for the best player in the world, beating Norway’s UEFA Player of the Year and Treble winner Erling Haaland of Manchester City to the prestigious prize.

Inter Miami’s Messi, who last won the award in 2021, played a pivotal role in guiding Argentina to their first World Cup title in 36 years in Qatar last season.