Ballon d’Or, something never seen since Zidane!

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By: Manu Tournoux

Ballon d'Or, something never seen since Zidane!

Kylian Mbappé’s third place in the 2023 Ballon d’Or allows French football to write a new page in its history.

Without much surprise, Lionel Messi won the 2023 Ballon d’Or on Monday evening in Paris. The eighth in his collection after those gleaned in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019 and 2021. A new coronation which leaves immense regrets for the two players who accompanied him on the podium of this 67e edition of the famous trophy France FootballErling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé. “They will be Ballon d’Or one day”declared the Argentinian when receiving his reward.

If the Norwegian, winner of an incredible treble with Manchester City (Premier League, FA Cup, Champions League), can console himself with his title of best UEFA player of the year, the bitterness must be greater for the Frenchman , which obtains its best ranking by climbing into the Top 10 for the sixth consecutive time (7e in 2017, 4e in 2018, 6e in 2019, 9e in 2021, 6e in 2022 and therefore 3e in 2023). Her pout at the Théâtre du Châtelet said it all.

The performance achieved is nevertheless significant and rare enough on the scale of French football to be highlighted. As noted Opta on A year before his coronation, “Zizou” finished third behind Ronaldo and Predrag Mijatovic.

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.