Lionel Messi eyes eighth Ballon d'Or

By Agence France-Presse

Oct 30, 2023 12:12 am

PARIS: Lionel Messi is the favorite to win the eighth Ballon d'Or of his remarkable career when this year's ceremony to crown the planet's best footballer takes place in Paris on Monday, while Spain's World Cup-winning star Aitana Bonmati is tipped to take the women's prize.

The prestigious award has been dominated over the last 15 years by Messi and his old adversary Cristiano Ronaldo, who have won it 12 times between them.

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