Ballon d’Or, he announces the name of the winner

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By: Manu Tournoux

Ballon d'Or, the future winner announced

Lionel Messi is obviously the big favorite for the 2023 Ballon d’Or and his teammate in the selection Emiliano Martinez, who is also one of the 30 nominees, confirms that “La Pulga” will offer its 8th crown.

Goalkeeper of the 2022 world champions with Argentina, Emiliano Martinez will be at the 2023 Ballon d’Or ceremony on October 30 at the Théâtre du Châtelet, in the heart of Paris. The Albiceslete goalkeeper is not only nominated for the Yachine Trophy, but is also one of the 30 players nominated for the supreme award.

“Dibu” Martinez is proud to be in the 30, but above all he knows that it is Lionel Messi who will leave with the Ballon d’Or. “ It’s an individual trophy and we all know who’s going to win it, it’s my friend Messi, but I’m proud to be there », Launched the 31-year-old player after his team’s victory in the Premier League against Crystal Palace (3-1) on Saturday.

Messi, already a Ballon d’Or record holder, is a few weeks away from his 8th distinction, after leading Argentina to the world title on December 18 against Kylian MbappĂ©’s France team. Emiliano Martinez should leave with the Ballon d’Or for goalkeepers, even if he was certainly not the most efficient in his position during the 2022-2023 season.

Manu Tournoux

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