This achievement solidifies his position as one of the greatest footballers of all time.
Messi, at the age of 36, now holds the record for the most Ballon d’Or wins, surpassing all previous recipients. He initially claimed the prestigious award in 2009 and went on to win it six more times in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, and 2021.
Messi’s latest Ballon d’Or victory was primarily due to his outstanding performance in leading Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar. As the team’s captain, he played a pivotal role in their success, scoring seven goals and providing three assists, earning him the Player of the Tournament title.
Erling Haaland, the prolific striker from Manchester City, secured the second spot in the Ballon d’Or ranking. Haaland, who scored an impressive 52 goals in the previous season, was awarded the Gerd Muller Trophy as the best striker of the year
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