Lionel Messi, who led Argentina to the World Cup championship in Qatar last year, achieved his lifelong dream of winning the 8th Ballon d’Or on Monday for a record-breaking of all time in football.
He had an incredible World Cup, which earned him the greatest individual award in sports. Messi contributed to ten goals for Argentina in Qatar, including three assists and seven goals himself. Against France in the final, he scored twice ten hours prior
Lionel Messi won the men’s Ballon d’Or for a record-extending eighth time on Monday after fulfilling his life’s ambition by leading Argentina to the World Cup title in Qatar last year.
Adding to his silverware the one major trophy that eluded him in his storied career was the decisive factor in an otherwise quite mundane season — for his standards — at Paris Saint-Germain.
The 36-year-old Messi won ahead of Manchester City forward Erling Haaland and his former PSG teammate Kylian Mbappé.
Messi thanked his Argentina coach, teammates and staff for making his victory possible. Mess at the night said his 8th ballon dor has proved that he is the best footballer in the world.
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