Lionel Messi wins a record-extending eighth Ballon d’Or Trophy after leading Argentina to World Cup glory
The 36-year-old was recognised at the ceremony in Paris after helping his country win the World Cup in Qatar last year.
Messi won his record-extending Ballon d’Or award ahead of Manchester City forward Erling Haaland.
Congratulations to the greatest footballer in the whole wide world Lionel Messi
