Moment Ballon d’Or Winner Lionel Messi Hugged Kylian Mbappe at Gala Melts Hearts: Video

• Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi had a heartwarming moment at the 2023 Ballon d'Or Awards
• The pair, in conjunction with Erling Haaland, battled for supremacy at the event, with Messi emerging victorious
• Mbappe and Messi played together at PSG for two seasons and have a cordial relationship between them

At the 2023 Ballon d'Or Awards hosted at the Théatre du Châtelet in Paris on Monday night, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe exchanged a heartfelt embrace.

The Argentina and Inter Miami forward triumphantly claimed his eighth Ballon d'Or during the opulent ceremony on October 30, capping off a remarkable 2022-23 season highlighted by his triumphant performance in the 2022 World Cup, a feat that had long eluded him in his illustrious career.

Messi's exceptional achievements included securing the Golden Ball at Qatar 2022 as the tournament's standout player, in addition to aiding Paris Saint-Germain in securing another Ligue 1 title throughout the season, per Reuters.

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According to ESPN, this sterling performance enabled him to outshine formidable competitors such as Erling Haaland and his former PSG teammate Mbappe, clinching the coveted award.

Messi hugs Mbappe

Before claiming his unprecedented eighth title, the 35-year-old crossed paths with Mbappe, exchanging a handshake with the Frenchman, attired in a dark grey suit over long black sleeves, while Messi, also dressed in a tuxedo, reciprocated the gesture.

The two football stars then shared a warm embrace, with Messi sharing some words of camaraderie with his former clubmate.

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Although the empyrean Argentine secured the top position, Mbappe settled for third place, marking his best finish at the prestigious event, closely trailing behind Haaland, who also achieved the remarkable feat of winning the treble with Man City and notching an impressive tally of 52 goals during the reviewed period.

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Sports Brief also reported that following the presentation of the 2023 Ballon d'Or award to former Paris Saint-Germain teammate Lionel Messi, France forward Kylian Mbappe conveyed a warm congratulatory message.

Despite their joint success in leading PSG to a Ligue 1 victory last season, the ex-Barcelona star emerged as the recipient of the award, triumphing over Mbappe due to his previous 2022 FIFA World Cup win.

“Congratulations Leo on your award! You deserve it,” wrote Mbappe on his Instagram story after the ceremony in Paris.