Lionel Messi\u00a0won the men\u2019s Ballon d\u2019Or for a record-extending eighth time on Monday after fulfilling his life\u2019s ambition by leading Argentina to the World Cup title in Qatar last year.<\/p>\n
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 \u2014 for his standards \u2014 at Paris Saint-Germain.<\/p>\n
The 36-year-old Messi won ahead of Manchester City forward Erling Haaland and his former PSG teammate Kylian Mbapp\u00e9.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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