The iconic Argentina captain is expected to win his eighth Ballon d'Or despite Erling Haaland spearheading Manchester City to a historic treble with his goals last season.
"Messi. Bye. Over." That was the brutal three-word verdict from Thierry Henry when the Premier League hero was asked to choose between Lionel Messi and Manchester City star Erling Haaland in their race to be crowned Ballon d'Or winner for 2023.
Argentina captain Messi is an odds-on favourite with the bookmakers to pick up a record-extending eighth Ballon d'Or award after guiding his country to the World Cup trophy last winter. The award for 2023 will be handed out at a glitzy ceremony in Paris on Monday, October 30.ALSO READ: Lewis could be surprise Foden replacement vs United
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