2023 Ballon D’or Votes: Lionel Messi Overtakes Cristiano Ronaldo’s Point Record After Record 8th Win

Clinching his record 8th Ballon d’Or, Lionel Messi stood undefeated in this year’s cut-throat race. With strong competition all around, his World Cup win trumped Erling Haaland‘s treble-winning season for Manchester City. What’s more spectacular is that with this win, the detailed voting list reveals that Messi with 4,036 points has now overtaken his arch-rival Cristiano Ronaldo in the Ballon d’Or’s points record.

The list further clarifies that Lionel Messi was the favorite to win the world’s best title this season. His accumulated points place him way above Erling Haaland and even 2018 Ballon d’Or winner, Luka Modric.

Lionel Messi wins point battle against Cristiano Ronaldo

Lionel Messi led the Argentina team to World Cup glory after 36 years of exile. After making five attempts throughout his career, the Argentinean finally lifted the Cup after a heated final against France in Qatar. With his soccer journey almost completed, the former Barcelona player has taken over his arch-rival Cristiano Ronaldo in the process.

Before this year’s Ballon d’Or, Lionel Messi’s point count tally was at 3,574 points whereas Ronaldo’s point count was at 3,781. After the unraveling of the results this season, Messi has taken a lead of 255 points over Ronaldo. With both soccer stars nearing the end of their careers, it seems like Lionel Messi will be topping the point chart.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have always complemented each other’s skills and promoted healthy competition across the league during their tenure in La Liga. Lionel Messi stated that it was one of the best times for the fans of the game and they are lucky that both were in the same league pushing one another.

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However, this is not the only achievement Lionel Messi will take home. The Inter Miami star has overtaken Erling Haaland in this year’s competition by 105 points. Let us look at the point count of the top 10 nominated players for Ballon d’Or.

Messi tops this year’s chart with a significant lead

In a remarkable feat, Lionel Messi claimed the Ballon d’Or with a staggering 462 points, reaffirming his status as the best in the world. His closest contender, Erling Haaland, secured second place with 357 points as he trailed Messi by a significant margin of 105 points. Kylian Mbappe, finds himself in third place, amassing 270 points which further highlights the fierce competition. Let’s dive into the rest of the list.

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4. Kevin De Bruyne – 100 points
5. Rodri — 57 points
6. Vinicius Jr. — 49 points
7. Julián Álvarez — 28 points
8. Victor Osimhen — 24 points
9. Bernardo Silva — 20 points
10. Luka Modrić — 19 points

2018 Ballon d’Or winner Luka Modrić garnered 19 points which is 443 points less than Messi’s remarkable total. Who do you think you would’ve voted for? Let us know in the comments below.