(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, Nov. 30
Trend:
Lionel Messi has won an historic seventh Ballon d'Or after picking up the prestigious individual award at a ceremony in Paris, Trend reports.
The 34-year-old has now won the Ballon d'Or in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019 and 2021, meaning he has lifted the prize handed to the best player in world football more times than any other male player in its history, two clear of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Messi beat out Robert Lewandowski who finished in second place and Chelsea midfielder Jorghino who was ranked third in the voting.
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