Ballon d'Or 2023 explained: Messi favourite, Ronaldo's dashed 'dream' and how it works - The Athletic
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What is the Ballon d'Or and will Lionel Messi win it again? The Athletic explains everything you need to know
What is the Ballon d'Or and will Lionel Messi win it again? The Athletic explains everything you need to know
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Rodri backs Lionel Messi to win 2023 Ballon d'Or ahead of Man City team-mate Erling Haaland as he rules himself out of the running due to 'lack of marketing
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Lionel Messi wins 2023 Ballon d'Or award ahead of Erling Haaland - Futbol on FanNation
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Lionel Messi wins 2023 Ballon d'Or; World Cup winner becomes first active MLS player to take home prize
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Ballon d'Or 2023 explained: Messi favourite, Ronaldo's dashed 'dream' and how it works - The Athletic
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Ballon d'Or 2023 explained: Messi favourite, Ronaldo's dashed 'dream' and how it works - The Athletic