- The highest honor bestowed to a football player is the Ballon d’Or trophy.
- These honors were just given out at the Theater du Chatelet in Paris, France.
- Lionel Messi of Argentina was just named the recipient of the Men’s Ballon d’Or.
- Messi has captured the Ballon d’Or for an unprecedented eighth time.
- It has previously received this honor in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019 and 2021.
David Beckham, a former football legend, gave Lionel Messi this honor. - Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal, Lionel Messi’s opponent, has received this honor five times.
The winner of the Women’s Ballon d’Or is Aitana Bonamati of Spain. - The top men’s goalkeeper receives the Yachin Trophy.
- Emiliano Martínez, the Argentine goalie, received this trophy.
