Argentinian star and Inter Miami American club player Lionel Messi has won the Ballon d’Or for the eighth time in his career, solidifying his position at the top of the list of players with the most wins of this prestigious award, presented by the renowned magazine “France Football”
Lionel Mbesi's joy after winning the World Cup title - Source: Goal website
Lionel Messi swept everyone on his way to winning this esteemed award, earning 462 points according to the report by the famous Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano.
Norwegian star and Manchester City player Erling Haaland managed to earn 357 points, securing second place, Meanwhile, young French star Kylian Mbappé earned 270 points and came in third, Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne claimed fourth place with 100 points.
Spanish star and Manchester City player Rodri ranked fifth with 57 points, while Brazilian star and Real Madrid player Vinicius Junior finished sixth with 49 points.
Regarding the number of countries that voted for these players, according to the report by the famous magazine “France Football,” Messi received votes from 65 countries, while Haaland received votes from 21 countries. Only five countries voted for French star Kylian Mbappé, and only one country voted for the star Bernardo Silva.
It is worth mentioning that Lionel Messi’s dominance in all aspects is due to his victory in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, where his team defeated the French national team after a thrilling match that ended with a score of 3-3 in regulation and extra time.
