Lionel Messi donates his eighth Ballon d’Or trophy in wonderful gesture
Lionel Messi relinquished his eighth Ballon d'Or trophy, only four months subsequent to triumphing over Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe for the prestigious accolade.
The 36-year-old, leading Argentina to a groundbreaking World Cup victory in 2022, secured his eighth Ballon d'Or at a Paris ceremony, further extending his record.
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Following a remarkable season with Paris Saint-Germain in 2022/23, where he scored 21 goals and assisted 20 times, Messi was acknowledged for his outstanding contributions for both club and country.
Speaking on stage, he said: "Thank you ve...