In a decision made by France Football, the organizers of the Ballon d’Or, Lionel Messi will not receive the Super Ballon d’Or award, as reported by Marca.
The 2023 prize winner is expected to be announced at an event in Paris, France on Monday, with Messi anticipated to claim victory.
If Messi secures the award, it will be his eighth win, surpassing any other player in history.
Despite discussions about awarding Messi the trophy for the best player of the last thirty years, it was ultimately decided against.
Only Alfredo Di Stefano, the prominent player from Real Madrid in the 1950s, has ever won the Super Ballon d’Or award.
Di Stefano’s scoring prowess and five consecutive European Championships victories contributed to his recognition, netting a total of 308 goals.
France Football presented Di Stefano with the Super Ballon d’Or award in 1989, following a vote by previous Ballon d’Or winners.
