The name of the winner of the 2022-23 Ballon d’Or will be announced on October 30. Until then, no one except the organizers knows who will win this year’s prestigious award.
The list of 30 nominees for the Ballon d’Or has already been published, and it includes Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland among others. Messi, who hails from Argentina, won the World Cup and the Golden Glove. On the other hand, Haaland, the 22-year-old Norwegian star, achieved victory in the Champions League, Premier League, and the FA Cup with Manchester City. Both Messi and Haaland have remarkable achievements to their names.
In such a competitive scenario, it’s challenging to predict who will win the Ballon d’Or this time. However, when asked about his prospects, Emiliano Martinez, who is also on the Ballon d’Or list, had a rather intriguing response. He said, “I am proud to be on the list. Winning the World Cup Golden Glove was a moment of pride for me and my family. My campaign is complete there.”
Martinez is delighted to be nominated for the award, and when asked about who he sees as the winner, he replied, “No one knows who will win the Ballon d’Or. We know that Messi is my idol.”
The Ballon d’Or considers performances from August 1, 2022, to July 31, 2023, for the award. During this time, Messi won the World Cup and also achieved the Golden Ball. At the same time, the 22-year-old Norwegian sensation Haaland won the Champions League, Premier League, and FA Cup with Manchester City, setting a record with 52 goals on the path to treble victory.
