Messi wins record-extending 8th Ballon d'Or as Spain's Bonmati takes women's trophy

Lionel Messi won the men's Ballon d'Or for a record-extending eighth time on Monday after fulfilling his life's ambition by leading his country to the World Cup title in Qatar last year. Aitana Bonmati won the women's award for guiding Spain to victory at the Women's World Cup in August.

Messi wins record-extending 8th Ballon d'Or, Bonmati takes women's award

Men's Ballon d'Or: Lionel Messi wins eighth award, beating Erling Haaland to trophy - BBC Sport

Lionel Messi wins 8th Ballon d'Or, Aitana Bonmatí wins women's award : NPR

Messi wins record-extending 8th Ballon d'Or, Bonmati takes women's award

Lionel Messi and Aitana Bonmati claim top prizes at 2023 Ballon d'Or - The Athletic

Messi wins eighth Ballon d'Or as Bonmati claims women's award

Messi wins record-extending 8th Ballon d'Or, Bonmati takes women's award

Messi wins record-extending 8th Ballon d'Or, Bonmati takes women's award

Lionel Messi wins record-extending 8th Ballon d'Or, Aitana Bonmati takes women's award

Messi wins record-extending 8th Ballon d'Or, Bonmatí takes women's award

Ballon d'Or 2023: Messi beats Haaland to win for eighth time - ESPN