The 2023 Ballon d'Or ceremony unfolded in Paris, with Lionel Messi winning, adding to his record tally. Last year, Karim Benzema's win took social media by storm. Watch enthusiasts, this post curates luxury watches spotted at the event.

One of the most anticipated football games has finally come! The 22nd FIFA FIFA World Cup is currently taking place in Qatar, from 20 November to 18 December 2022. For watch enthusiasts, not only are the games interesting but also spotting top watches on football players' or VIP guests' wrists.

It is definitely no secret that the world of professional sport can be extremely lucrative, the athletes are often very well paid. Therefore, it is not surprising to see athletes sporting luxury watches on their wrists. Forbes magazine has published the annual list of the 10 highest-paid athletes.

Lionel Messi is undoubtedly one of the greatest football players of all time. He is also an avid watch collector who has amassed a beautiful collection of high-end watches. However, compared to his on-field rival, Cristiano Ronaldo, his watch collection mostly consists of "not-so-expensive" watches.