Leo Messi becomes second-oldest Ballon d'Or winner, needs to play 8 more years to beat record

Lionel Messi is now the second-oldest player to win the Ballon d'Or trophy, after winning his 7th award aged 34 years and 158 days.

Only Stanley Matthews, winner of the inaugural award, managed to win it at an older age.

Here are the oldest winner of the Ballon d'Or in history:

Stanley Matthews — (41y 320d)

Messi — (34y 158d)

Lev Yachine — (34y 65d)

Di Stefano — (33y 162d)

Luka Modric — (33y 84d)

Cannavaro — (33y 75d)

Thus, we can understand why Messi mocked those asking him when he'll retire.