It was a night of glamour and glitz as football met lifestyle at the 2023 Ballon d’Or Awards. The annual ceremony is one of football’s biggest prizes having started in the 1955/1956 season.

Argentine World Cup-winning captain Lionel Messi was the biggest winner of the night as he claimed the Men’s prize for a record-extending 8th time, while Spain’s World Cup-winning midfield maestro Aitana Bonmati won the women’s prize.

Meanwhile, Nigeria’s superstar artiste Rema performed his award-winning global hit track ‘Calm Down‘, becoming the first ever African Artiste to perform at the Ballon d’Or ceremony.

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Here is a rundown of the rankings of all the prize categories:

Men’s Ballon d’Or: Lionel Messi

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Women’s Ballon d’Or: Aitana Bonmati

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Best Men’s Club: Manchester City

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Best Women’s Club: FC Barcelona

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Yachine Trophy: Emiliano Martinez

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Kopa Trophy: Jude Bellingham

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Gerd Muller Trophy: Erling Haaland

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Socrates Award: Vinicius Jr.

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