Even if he is in the west of his career, o Lionel Messi proves that he is the top player in the world and sweeps each individual award!
The 36-year-old magician the he did againwinning The Best award organized by FIFA, as the best player on the planet for 2023, leaving behind the Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe.
This was the third time that Pulga has claimed the award, while despite having the same points (48) as Manchester City’s Norwegian forward, Messi prevailed to the tie, gathering more votes by team leaders. The Paris Saint-Germain striker collected 35 votes.
None of the three players were at the London Gala, with Thierry Henry receiving the award amid the absence of the Inter Miami player and his representatives. In fact, the once great forward said in a humorous mood: “I am happy to accept it because I have never won this award myself».
So, Messi celebrated one unimaginable double individual distinctions for 2023, as he claimed both the 8th Ballon d’Or (Polynices), but also her award FIFA for last season’s top player in the world.
The Argentine, who had also won last year’s award because of him World Cupwon the French championship with Paris Saint-Germain, while in the first month of his presence at Inter Miami he celebrated the Leagues Cup, as the top player and top scorer.
In this way, Messi is single at the top (and) of this list since he counts three conquests (2019, 2022, 2023), leaving on two Cristiano Ronaldo (2016, 2017) and Robert Lewandowski (2020, 2021). From a conquest he has Luka Modric (2018).
?? Lionel Messi has been named as the FIFA Best Men’s Player! pic.twitter.com/PataCJr8rw
— Roy Nemer (@RoyNemer) January 15, 2024
Source: Sport Fm
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