Ballon d’Or 2023 is over!

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By: Manu Tournoux

Ballon d’Or 2023 is over!

There is no more suspense: Lionel Messi will be crowned Ballon d’Or for the eighth time, next Monday in Paris. It is Fabrizio Romano, the best informed journalist on the football planet, who announces it this Wednesday.

How can it be otherwise? Captain of the Argentine team, 2022 world champion, on December 18 in Qatar, Lionel Messi will – unsurprisingly – win his eighth Ballon d’Or, next Monday in Paris, he who is already a record holder for the prestigious reward created by the magazine France Football. The ceremony will take place at the Théâtre du Châtelet (live on the L’Equipe channel from 8:45 p.m.).

Fabrizio Romano had already announced that “La Pulga” and his relatives were organizing to travel to the French capital, which the 36-year-old left last June to join Inter Miami in the United States. The information from the Italian journalist is most of the time similar to press releases before the official announcement and, according to him this Wednesday on Twitter, Messi will indeed be the 2023 Ballon d’Or.

Messi will certainly be ahead of Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé, the two new football phenomena. The Norwegian cyborg scored 52 goals with Manchester City, winners of the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League. In a year without a World Cup, he would have won hands down. The French prodigy, top scorer in the World Cup, will experience his first BO podium.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.