Home Industry Sport Lionel Messi wins record eighth Ballon d’Or after World Cup success with Argentina Messi beat out competition from the likes of Erling Haaland and former team-mate Kylian Mbappe for the award by Marisha Singh October 31, 2023 Image credit: Ballon d'Or/X Lionel Messi lifted his eighth Ballon d’Or in acknowledgment of his World Cup success with Argentina. Breaking the record for the most wins by any player, the Argentine forward received the award at a ceremony in Paris on Monday. LIONEL MESSI ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️@BALLON_DOR9#BallonDorpic.twitter.com/IqhTu52f4B — BALLON D’OR (@BALLON_DOR9) October 30, 2023 Messi beat out competition from the likes of Erling Haaland and former team-mate Kylian Mbappe for the award. Messi acknowledges key partners in journey In his acceptance speech, Messi thanked his teammates, coaches, and family for their support. Messi on Fire ?@BALLON_DOR9#BallonDor pic.twitter.com/ICRb1pd5BX — BALLON D’OR (@BALLON_DOR9) October 31, 2023 He also said that he was “honoured and humbled” to receive the award for the eighth time. “This is a very special moment for me,” Messi said. “I’m so grateful to everyone who has helped me along the way. This award is not just for me, it’s for all of my teammates, coaches, and family.” Messi’s eighth Ballon d’Or win is a testament to his incredible talent and longevity. He is widely considered to be the greatest football player of all time, and his latest achievement is just one more feather in his cap. Winners The other awardees of the night were: Ballon d’Or Feminin was picked up by Aitana Bonmatí (FC Barcelona Femení, Spain). Treble Cup winners – Manchester City won the award for ‘Men’s Club of the Year’. 2023 Men’s Club of the Year ? pic.twitter.com/qPP7vPsmOx — Manchester City (@ManCity) October 30, 2023 Gerd Müller Trophy for the highest-scoring male striker was picked up by Erling Haaland (Manchester City, Norway). A new one to add to the collection! ?@ErlingHaaland ? #TropheeGerdMuller pic.twitter.com/t8lEwWfk74 — Manchester City (@ManCity) October 30, 2023 The Kopa Trophy for the best male U-21 player was won by Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham. Resultat Final ?@BALLON_DOR9 #BallonDor https://t.co/tAJB9kVgjE — BALLON D’OR (@BALLON_DOR9) October 30, 2023 Tags Aitana Bonmatí Ballon d'Or Football Kylian Mbappe Lionel Messi Manchester City You might also like WATCH: Messi shatters stereotypes in Saudi Tourism’s newest campaign Al Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo to take on Lionel Messi of Inter Miami in Riyadh Season Cup Real Madrid World: Football theme park coming to Dubai Manchester City brings its Treble Trophies to the UAE this week: Full details