This is a record among the stars of world soccer.
Inter Miami striker Lionel Messi was informed in advance that he will be the winner of the Ballon d'Or at the end of 2022/23. This is reported by the publication BOLASPORT.
It is reported that this is already the eighth "Golden Ball" in the career of the Argentine: previously Messi became the owner of the prestigious award in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019 and 2021. This is a record in world soccer, Messi's closest rival Ronaldo has five "Golden Ball".
The publication specifies that the ceremony of awarding the "Golden balls" will be held in Paris on October 30.