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The nominees for the 2023 Ballon d’Or were announced on Wednesday.
After leading Argentina to World Cup victory in Qatar last year, Lionel Messi is the front-runner to win a record-breaking eighth championship.
It’s anticipated that Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland will keep Messi close.
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On October 30, a distinguished ceremony in Paris will reveal the winner.
The trophy is currently held by Karim Benzema, who led Real Madrid to victory in the 2022 Champions League.
The full shortlist includes: Josko Gvardiol, Andre Onana, Jamal Musiala, Karim Benzema, Mohamed Salah, Bukayo Saka, Kevin de Bruyne, Jude Bellingham, Randal Kolo Muani, Bernardo Silva, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Emiliano Martinez, Ruben Dias, Erling Haaland, Nicolo Barella, Martin Odegaard, Ilkay Gundogan, Yassine Bounou, Julian Alvarez, Vinicius Jr, Rodri, Antoine Griezmann, Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martinez, Robert Lewandowski, Kim Min-Jae, Luka Modric, Kylian Mbappe, Victor Osimhen and Harry Kane.
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