* Football legend Lionel Messi has been honored with the prestigious Ballon d'Or award for the year 2023.
* Messi has won the Ballon d'Or award for a record eighth time.
* The 67th Ballon d'Or Awards was held at the Theater du Châtelet in Paris, France.
* The Ballon d'Or is an annual award presented by the French magazine France Football.
