Lionel Messi has always been the person breaking pre-existing records and setting his own benchmarks. He extended his own record by winning the eighth Ballon d'Or on Monday night, edging past closest competitor Erling Haaland. After winning the prestigious award, he shared a heartfelt message on Instagram expressing gratitude to the people who supported him across the World and his family and also for his Argentina teammates. Lionel Messi Pays Tribute To Argentina Legend Diego Maradona With a Heartwarming Speech After Winning Eighth Ballon D'Or Award (Watch Video).

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