FIFA 'The Best': Messi Men's Player of the Year

 

Manchester City's treble-winning striker Arling Holland was the frontrunner to win the award, according to analysts. But Messi won the boy's 'The Best' award through voting. The Argentine star was unable to attend the ceremony and could not receive the award in person. Another contender on the shortlist is France and PSG star Kylian Mbappe.

Performance during the period from December 19, 2022 to August 20, 2023 has been taken into consideration for the award. The boys were voted 'The Best' by national team coaches, captains, journalists and fans worldwide.

According to the live report on the FIFA website, this time Messi and the rest have fought hard to win the award. Messi and Holland both got equal 48 points in the poll. But Messi won the national team captains' vote as first choice. This decision has been taken as per Article 12 of FIFA's 'Rules of Allocation'.

Mbappe is third with 35 points.

Taking his award in Messi's absence, Henry joked, "I'm taking it." Because I never won it.'

Messi won the award for the third time. This time he won for the second time in a row. He won for the first time in 2019.