Lionel Messi Wins Ballon d'Or

     Inter Miami CF midfielder Lionel Messi captured the Ballon d'Or Award as World Soccer Most Valuable Player for a record-breaking eighth time. He is the first Major League Soccer player to be given that honor. 

     Messi won the World Cup with Argentina back in December. It was the third time that country finished as world champions. He was with Paris Saint-German in the French Liga during the 2022-23 campaign. 

     He signed with the Inter Miami CF during the summer and made his debut on July 21. Messi helped the team win their first trophy in franchise history as they captured the Leagues Cup in August. The club reached the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup championship game in September.