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Erling Haaland was narrowly edged out by Argentina star Lionel Messi in the 2023 Ballon d’Or vote and has had some strong words as he sets his intention for next year's award

Kylian Mbappe is regarded as one of the best footballers on the planet but is yet to win the Ballon d'Or - with Lionel Messi winning a record eighth crown on Monday night

Lionel Messi beat Manchester City star Erling Haaland to the Ballon d’Or in Paris on Monday evening and has now made a call over who could potentially succeed him in the winners' list

Lionel Messi is set to enjoy the next two months away from football following a hectic 12 months after he won the World Cup and moved on from PSG to the MLS joining Inter Miami this past summer

David Beckham was full of pride after announcing his Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi as the winner of the 2022/23 Ballon d'Or, receiving the coveted award for the eighth time

Cristiano Ronaldo could only watch on as Lionel Messi extended his dominance over him in the Ballon d'Or stakes - but he refused to give an answer when asked if he's the greatest of all time

The Argentine superstar was named Ballon d'Or winner for the eighth time at a ceremony in Paris after his incredible 2022 year including winning the World Cup for the first time

Lionel Messi beat Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe to win an eighth Ballon d'Or award before giving an emotional speech which paid tribute to the late, great Diego Maradona

Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi's latest Ballon d'Or win saw him edge further away from old foe Cristiano Ronaldo after beating off strong competition for the prize from Erling Haaland

Lionel Messi held off competition from Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe to win the Ballon d'Or award for the eighth time and extend his lead over Cristiano Ronaldo

Inter Miami ace Lionel Messi has in the past opened up on his thoughts when it comes to one day playing in the same side as long-time Ballon d'Or rival Cristiano Ronaldo

England midfielder Jude Bellingham was unshakeable in his belief when asked who should win the 2023 Ballon d'Or, even if his response may ruffle some feathers at the Santiago Bernabeu

Live updates from the 2023 Ballon d'Or ceremony as Lionel Messi looks for his eighth crown, with Manchester City's Erling Haaland the favourite to stop him in Paris - with England star Jude Bellingham also in the mix for a major honour

Lionel Messi won the Ballon d'Or for a record-extending eighth time, but Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka and Jude Bellingham did not have much to celebrate from the ceremony

Lionel Messi has claimed his eighth Ballon d'Or in Paris - extending his own record - after leading his beloved Argentina to World Cup victory less than a year ago in Qatar

After getting the job on the recommendation of David Beckham, former US Navy Seal Yassine Chueko has clearly earned the trust of Lionel Messi as he continues his role as his bodyguard

The Spanish star added the coveted title to a list of accolades including the Women's Champions League and Women's World Cup trophies - as well as the Golden Ball individual award from the finals

The choice of Inter Miami star Robert Taylor to pay an amusing homage to Lionel Messi's famous bodyguard Yassine Chueko turned some heads on social media - with his resemblance uncanny

Argentina star Lionel Messi and Manchester City hitman Erling Haaland are facing off for the 2023 Ballon d’Or award as the glittering ceremony takes place in Paris on Monday evening

A hundred journalists from across the world have cast their votes after being presented with a 30-man shortlist and Lionel Messi is expected to win in a landslide

The Ballon d'Or Feminin awards ceremony will take place on Monday evening in Paris but will be notably missing a number of the nominees including England's Lionesses

The dedication of Lionel Messi's personal security bodyguard, Yassine Chueko, has been plain to see in recent months and he was back on duty to protect the icon winger once more during a family outing

Didier Drogba is set to present the Ballon d'Or on Monday evening which could well lead to an awkward reunion with one of his former rivals - Inter Miami's Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi has been nominated alongside Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe for the 2023 Ballon d'Or and it appears his barber has leaked the result early following a post on social media

Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe are the leading contenders to win this year's edition of the coveted Ballon d'Or award ahead of the awards ceremony in Paris on Monday night