Lionel Messi Claims Record 8th Golden Ball

Lionel Messi has won the Golden Ball for the 8th time in his career. The 36-year-old captain of the Argentina national team and MLS club Inter Miami received the most prestigious individual prize in football for the 2022/23 season. This is Messi's 8th and record-breaking Golden Ball (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021, 2023). His closest pursuer, Cristiano Ronaldo, has won the award 5 times.