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Lionel Messi to Present Ballon d'Or at October 26 Ceremony

Lionel Messi will deliver the Ballon d'Or trophy to this year's winner at the October 26 ceremony. A historic moment!

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Martina Mincheva
Oct 14, 2026
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Lionel Messi holds the Ballon d’Or trophy during an award ceremony, with a blurred stadium background.

Lionel Messi will be one of the main attractions at the Ballon d'Or ceremony on October 26.

According to exclusive information from journalist Juan Jesus, the Argentine legend has confirmed his attendance at the prestigious event and will have a special role in the awards presentation.

Messi will be the person personally handing the Ballon d'Or to this year’s winner.

At 39 years old, the forward holds an unmatched record in the award’s history, having won it eight times.

His presence will add extra shine to what promises to be one of the most fiercely contested and talked-about ceremonies in recent years.

This means the new Ballon d'Or recipient will receive the prestigious trophy directly from the player who has won it more times than anyone else in history.