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Lionel Messi wins the Ballon d'Or 2023 award beating Erling Haaland to the coveted prize

Lionel Messi has clinched his eighth Ballon d'Or title, winning the men's award at the 2023 ceremony following his outstanding season for Paris Saint-Germain and Argentina.

Before moving to Inter Miami in the summer, the 36-year-old masterminded Argentina's 2022 World Cup victory, scoring twice during the match before scoring again during a penalty shoot-out, to help his team defeat 2018 winners France.

He also scored 32 goals in 55 league games for PSG, helping the side clinch the Ligue 1 title.

David Beckham, the co-owner of his current club, handed him the award at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, to a standing ovation from members of the crowd.