Lionel Messi sets record with Ballon d'Or nods across two decades
Lionel Messi, the former captain of Argentina, is now the first player to receive Ballon d'Or nominations over a 20-year period, covering 2006 to 2026. At 39, he secured his 17th nomination for the prestigious trophy, marking his return to the list since 2023. Messi already maintains the record for the highest number of Ballon d'Or victories, having claimed the prize eight times in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021, and 2023.
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