Updated 30 October 2023 at 20:08 IST

In Pictures/ Will Lionel Messi win the race for a record 8th Ballon d'Or?

The coveted Ballon d'Or ceremony is set to be held on Monday as Lionel Messi is the frontrunner to lay hands on his eighth Ballon d'Or title in Paris.

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Lionel Messi's triumphant World Cup campaign could hand him his record 8th Ballon d'Or title Image: AP

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Messi was the Golden Ball winner in the 2022 World Cup as he captained the team to Argentina's 3rd World Cup title Image: AP

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Lionel Messi currently has the most number of Ballon d'Or titles Image: AP

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Cristiano Ronaldo hasn't found his place on the Ballon d'Or list this time Image: AP

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Erling Haaland remains a top contender as the Manchester City forward netted a whopping 52 goals last campaign Image: AP

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Kylian Mbappe's goal scoring spree saw PSG lift the Ligue 1 title last season. He also won the Golden Boot in the FIFA 2022 World Cup Image: AP

Published By : Jishu Bhattacharya

Published On: 30 October 2023 at 20:08 IST