How does Ballon d'Or voting work? Nominees and format explained
The Ballon d'Or is now awarded based on a player's seasonal performance rather than the calendar year.
Lionel Messi is favored to win his eighth Ballon d'Or after a successful 2022-2023 season.
Erling Haaland poses a strong challenge to Messi for the 2023 Ballon d'Or.