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The 8th Ballon d’Or award was given to Argentine forward Lionel Messi at the 2023 Ballon d’Or France Football event at the Théâtre du Chatelet in Paris, France. Messi reacted on stage with his trophy as he received the award.

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During the 2023 Ballon d’Or France Football Awards, Argentine forward Lionel Messi (L) celebrates on stage with his trophy next to his son as he wins his 8th Ballon d’Or.

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Argentine forward Lionel Messi (3rd L) reacts as he gets his 8th Ballon d’Or award at the 2023 Ballon d’Or France Football Awards. He is seen with his children and David Beckham, a former English football player and co-owner of Inter Miami. 

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Argentine forward Lionel Messi (L) reacts as he gets his 8th Ballon d’Or award next to David Beckham, a former English football player and co-owner of Inter Miami. The 2023 Ballon d’Or France Football award ceremony took place at the Théâtre du Chatelet in Paris, France.