Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland are the favorites to win the 2023 Ballon d'Or award, following their incredible performances for club and country over the past year.

Messi is the record seven-time winner of the award, and he is aiming to add to his tally after leading Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar. The Argentine maestro scored seven goals and provided five assists in the tournament, as he finally lifted the trophy that had eluded him for so long.

Haaland, meanwhile, had a phenomenal goalscoring season for Manchester City, helping them win the Premier League, FA Cup, and Carabao Cup treble. He scored 46 goals in 47 appearances in all competitions, and he was named UEFA Men's Player of the Year.

Other players who could challenge for the Ballon d'Or this year include Kevin De Bruyne, Kylian Mbappe, and Karim Benzema. However, Messi and Haaland are the clear frontrunners, and it will be a fascinating battle to see who comes out on top.

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