Who is the Ballon d'Or 2023 winner?
Who is the Ballon d'Or 2023 winner? Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland, plus Kylian Mbappe, have been touted as the three favorite names for the 2023 Ballon d'Or. The competition is called very fierce!
This was made by Vincent Garcia, editor-in-chief of France Football magazine who has historically been the initiator and organizer of the Ballon d'Or.
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Answering a question regarding the rivalry between Messi, Haaland, and Mbappe, Garcia stated, "This year has been tight... very, very strict."
Strong candidates to win the 2023 Ballon d'Or
Lionel Messi has been widely speculated as the winner of the 2023 Ballon d'Or, among other things after his success in helping Argentina win the 2022 World Cup.
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Erling Haaland is touted to be a strong competitor for Messi, especially through his action of breaking several records when helping Manchester City win the treble last season.
Kylian Mbappe made a hat-trick for France in the 2022 World Cup final, although he did not manage to win it. Mbappe also won the Golden Boot.
Among the three names, Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland are considered the most worthy winners of the 2023 Ballon d'Or.
When is the Ballon d'Or 2023?
The 2023 Ballon d'Or ceremony is planned to be held on Monday evening, October 30 in Paris, France (local time).
The series of events began with a red carpet moment held at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, France, where the Ballon d'Or 2023 ceremony was located.