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Lionel Messi wins awards like he scores goals: one after another. World Cup, Ballon d'Or, Golden Boot, Copa America, Champions League, UEFA MVP, Finalissima, and much more: Lionel Messi has achieved all these accomplishments throughout his football career. However, there is still one more to achieve. The 36-year-old Argentinian forward, currently playing in the MLS in the United States, could be awarded a very special individual prize, which has only been given once in history: the Super Ballon d'Or. The last time this prestigious award was given was in 1989, when football legend Alfredo Di Stefano left an indelible mark on history.
Since 1956, the magazine France Football has annually awarded the prestigious Ballon d'Or to the best player of the season, an honor that has been granted to a select group of players (45 in total). This gala has become a highly significant event in the world of football, as the winner is selected through the voting of a jury composed of football players, coaches, and journalists from around the world.