Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi greets the winners and Ballon d'Or nominees. It’s a good guess that Messi, having taken away the ZM, became the eighth in his career.

“I honor all the winners and nominees of the 2024 Golden Ball, especially Emiliano Martinez, as a miracle – another city of the world’s greatest goalkeeper. Lautaro Martinez, Lionel Scaloni and Alejandro Garnacho are welcome to see them there,” Messi wrote on social media.

Rodri became the first Spaniard since 1960 to win the most prestigious individual city. Then the Volodar ZM became Luis Suarez Miramontes.

Previously, Rodri shared his emotions after the ceremony.