Lionel Messi clinches his eighth Ballon d'Or, setting a new record in football's prestigious annals.

With 21 goals for Paris Saint-Germain and 11 for Inter Miami, Messi's scoring legacy spans continents.

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Amidst individual accolades, Messi's guiding hand leads Argentina to a long-awaited World Cup win

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Transitioning from Europe's elite leagues to the MLS, Messi's form remains an influential constant.

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"Remembering legends: Messi pays tribute to Diego Maradona, uniting past and present football greats.

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Age is but a number: At 36, Messi is only second to Stanley Matthews in age when securing the Ballon d'Or

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The footballing world watches as Messi's Argentina teammate, Emiliano Martinez, takes home the Yashin Trophy for best goalkeeper.

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History rewritten: Messi stands tall, dwarfing giants like Ronaldo, Cruyff, and Platini with his record Ballon d'Or haul.

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