BALLON D'OR 2023 Live Updates

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The Ballon d'Or, one of the most coveted awards in the world of soccer, is about to be awarded for 2023.

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The 2023 Ballon d'Or will take centre stage on October 30 as the footballing world waits expectantly to see who will win the top awards from France Football.

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The 36-year-old Messi won ahead of Manchester City forward Erling Haaland and his former PSG teammate Kylian Mbappe.

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Aitana Bonmati won the women's award for guiding Spain to victory at the Women's World Cup in August.

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A year after missing out on the shortlist for the 2022 Ballon d'Or, and despite leaving top-level European soccer behind, Messi has recovered his crown.

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He won the sport's biggest individual prize due to his tremendous World Cup.

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His final season with PSG was less shiny. Although PSG won a record-extending 11th French league, it again exited the Champions League in the round of 16.

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Since moving to Inter Miami in the United States, Messi has already picked up his first silverware there by inspiring the team to victory in the U.S. Leagues Cup.

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For the first time last year, the trophy awarded by France Football magazine was based on achievements from the past season.

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