Breaking news, it is revealed that Lionel Messi will win his eighth Ballon d'Or, bye Haaland

Lionel Messi has just made history once again. As reported by Diario Sport, Lionel Andres Messi has already been informed that he will win the 2023 Ballon d'Or. The Argentine would have already won over the other favorite, Erling Braut Haaland.

The Norwegian striker of Manchester City was, for many fans, the one who should have won the Ballon d'Or, however, Diario Sport exclusively reported that France Football, the prestigious magazine that organizes the award, had already informed Messi that won the award.

The Argentine makes history, as he will be the first to win the price at 36 years old. His other awards have been at these ages: 2009 (at 22), in 2010 (at 23), in 2011 (at 24), in 2012 (at 25), in 2015 (at 28), in 2019 (at 32) and in 2021 (with 34).

In addition, it will be the first time that a player who is not in the main European leagues wins the Ballon d'Or. In fact, no Major League Soccer player in the United States. He had even come close to winning the biggest prize that can be won on an individual level.

The winner of the women's ballon d'or:

Aitana Bonmatí, a 25-year-old Spanish girl, will be the winner of the Ballon d'Or. The forward managed to win the Spanish Super Cup, the league and the Champions League, and if that were not enough, the World Cup