PARIS, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Argentina captain Lionel Messi won a record-extending eighth Ballon d'Or for the best player in the world on Monday, beating Norway's UEFA player of the year and treble winner Erling Haaland of Manchester City to the prestigious prize.
Inter Miami's Messi, who last won the award in 2021, played a pivotal role in guiding Argentina to their first World Cup title in 36 years in Qatar last season.
Reporting by Rohith Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Ken FerrisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.
Persons:
Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland, Inter Miami's Messi, Rohith Nair, Ken Ferris
Organizations:
Norway's UEFA, Manchester City, Inter, Thomson
Locations:
Argentina, Manchester, Qatar, Bengaluru