The plaudits for Lionel Messi completing football with a World Cup triumph continued as he was awarded a record-breaking eighth Ballon d’Or win in Paris, beating Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe to the award.
Lionel Messi gave a typically diplomatic answer when asked if he is the best football player in history at Monday’s Ballon d’Or ceremony.Messi skippered the South American nation to their third World Cup triumph last December, overcoming France on penalties in a memorable final.
The 36-year-old Inter Miami star was handed the award by club co-owner David Beckham and took in the historic moment alongside wife Antonela and their three children. He said: "It's nice to be here once more to enjoy this moment. To be able to win the World Cup and achieve my dream.Footage shows IShowSpeed is furious at Ronaldo Ballon d'Or snub as Messi wins again
"I couldn't imagine having the career I've had and everything I've achieved, the fortune I've had to be part of the best team in history.Following the ceremony, Messi spoke to reporters about his latest accolade and was asked if he is the greatest player in the history of the sport, above long-time rival Cristiano Ronaldo.
"As I always said, I do not know if I am the best player in history or not," he replied via @AlbicelesteTalk on X, formerly known as Twitter. "If I am one of the best, then this is a wonderful thing."'Disgraceful' West Ham fans call talkSPORT to explain why they will boo Declan RiceWith an incredible eight Ballon d’Or’s to his name and a plethora of trophies won at club level, the World Cup winner continues to raise the bar to a level rarely seen.
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