Wholesome Moment Lionel Messi ‘Bragged’ to His Eldest Son About Winning 7 Ballon d’Ors: Video

• Lionel Messi is the most successful recipient of the prestigious Ballon d'Or prize
• He has an outstanding seven to his name and could scoop his eighth in the 2023 awards
• Before a possible record extension on October 30, Messi was captured explaining his Ballon d'Or journey to his son

A heartwarming interaction between Lionel Messi and his eldest son Thiago about his remarkable Ballon d'Or triumphs has garnered widespread attention.

Messi, who seemingly culminated his football journey after leading Argentina to a World Cup victory in Qatar last year, boasts an astounding seven Ballon d'Or awards, with a potential eighth on the horizon.

Having clinched the prestigious prize for the first time in 2009, the revered Argentine has secured the accolade more times than any other player in history since its establishment in 1956 by the French news magazine France Football, per Sporting News.

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The closest contender to the 35-year-old is his old rival Cristiano Ronaldo, with five awards to his name, while Dutch legends Johan Cruyff and Marco van Basten, as well as Michel Platini, hold three each.

On the 30th of October at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, France, the recipient of the 2023 Ballon d'Or award will be announced, with the former PSG and Barcelona star anticipated to edge out Manchester City's treble-winning striker Erling Haaland, as per a report from Sportskeeda.

Allegedly, family friend Alessandro Dossetti has informed Messi that he will be the 2023 Ballon d'Or winner.

Before the potential extension of Messi's record with an eighth award, a 49-second clip circulating on X (formerly known as Twitter) has captivated football enthusiasts.

In the video, Leo is seen attempting to explain to his eldest son, Thiago, why he possesses seven Ballon d'Ors despite six of the prestigious trophies being on display at their home.

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Here is the video:

Messi's Ballon d'Or compared to other players

Presently with MLS franchise Inter Miami, Leo Messi has the opportunity to expand his remarkable collection of seven Ballon d'Or awards to eight this year.

While Messi's record seems unbeatable for now and in the near future, other illustrious names who have claimed the trophy include Cristiano Ronaldo, Ronaldo Nazario de Lima, and Zinedine Zidane, among numerous others.

Below is a list of players with the most Ballon d'Or awards:

How Ballon d'Or voting works

Sports Brief previously highlighted that in 2021, significant alterations were made to the Ballon d'Or regulations following Messi's seventh triumph. The award shifted its focus from achievements within a calendar year to a season-to-season format.

In this new setup, a panel of international journalists and captains from FIFA's top-ranked 100 nations selects their top five players, with each vote receiving varying points depending on the position.