Spanish press announces the new winner of the Ballon d'Or!
The Spanish press has claimed that Argentine star footballer Lionel Messi, who plays for the MLS team Inter Miami, will win the 2023 Ballon d'Or award.
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A striking claim has emerged regarding Lionel Messi, who plays for Inter Miami.
In a report by the Spanish newspaper Sport, it was suggested that Messi will be the recipient of this year's Ballon d'Or.
It was noted that the Ballon d'Or has always been won by a footballer from Europe until now. It was stated that if Messi wins this year, the award will be given to a player who does not play for a European team for the first time.
WORLD CUP IMPACT
It was emphasized that Lionel Messi's victory with the Argentina National Team at the 2022 World Cup was a significant criterion for the Ballon d'Or.
It was reported that although the World Cup was held in 2022, it was considered valid for the 2023 award because it took place after the 2022 Ballon d'Or award ceremony.
Lionel Messi has previously won the Ballon d'Or award 7 times in his career. This year's winner of the Ballon d'Or will be announced on October 30.