Report claims Inter Miami star will beat Erling Haaland to 2023 award – and get one over on Cristiano Ronaldo with another unique record.
Lionel Messi has reportedly already been crowned as the 2023 Ballon d’Or winner, with the Argentine setting another record in the process.
WHAT HAPPENED?
The Argentine superstar already has seven Golden Balls to his name – more than anybody else in history. He is now set to be recognised as the best player on the planet once again having inspired his country to World Cup glory at Qatar 2022.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
SPORT reports that Messi will be handed the most prestigious of individual accolades at a glitzy ceremony hosted by France Football in Paris on October 30. That award will pull him further clear of eternal rival Cristiano Ronaldo – with the Al-Nassr and Portugal superstar being left on five triumphs.
