It is anticipated that Lionel Messi will receive his eighth Ballon d’Or later this month, as the recipients of both the male and female awards for 2023 have been disclosed before the official announcement.
According to a close family acquaintance named Alessandro Dossetti, Lionel Messi has been notified that he has emerged as the victor of the 2023 Ballon d’Or award. It is widely anticipated that the winner of the 2022 FIFA World Cup will also secure his eighth Ballon d’Or on October 30th. It seems like a dear friend might have informed him about his award victory.
Dossetti’s statement indicates that Messi will surpass Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe to win the award. According to AlbicelesteTalk, they stated: “Lionel Messi received news today that he has been awarded the Ballon d’Or 2023.” The individual, who is 36 years old, had an amazing period where he successfully achieved victory in the World Cup.
The Argentine legend accomplished this feat impressively, scoring seven goals and providing three assists in seven matches. In addition, he received the Golden Ball accolade for his outstanding performances in Qatar.
At the same time, Lionel Messi showcased an exceptional performance for Paris Saint-Germain. He scored 21 goals and provided 20 assists in a total of 41 games played in various competitions, resulting in him securing his second Ligue 1 championship.
This year, it seemed that Manchester City’s superstar Haaland emerged as the closest competitor to the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner. The Norwegian player has been performing exceptionally well since his transfer to Etihad in the summer of 2022. He ended up being the highest goal scorer in both the Premier League, scoring 36 goals in 35 matches, and the UEFA Champions League, scoring 12 goals in 11 matches.
Haaland played a crucial role in helping the Cityzens secure the continental treble, but it appears that he was not chosen as the recipient of the Ballon d’Or, as Lionel Messi was awarded the prestigious honor.