Lionel Messi grabs the 7th FIFA – Best Men’s Player of the Year award. Lionel Messi, a forward for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Argentina, celebrated after earning his seventh FIFA Best Men’s Player of the Year honor. The legendary defender won the prize ahead of Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema and fellow Parisian Kylian Mbappe.
This is Messi’s first trophy victory since 2019. Since leaving Barcelona, this is the first occasion he has played football at Parc des Princes. He was overjoyed to receive the FIFA Player of the Year award and attributed it to the 2022 FIFA World Cup victory. “The World Cup win was the best thing that occurred to my career,” he said (as quoted by Albiceleste Talk) “Thanks to God who helped me to accomplish it after so many years of trying.”
One of the finest seasons of his career has been had by Lionel Messi. In 34 games across tournaments, he scored 11 goals and provided 15 assists as PSG won the Ligue 1 championship last May.
The great Argentine’s victory in Qatar with his nation will, however, carry on for a very long time. First time in his tenure, he led La Abiceleste to the FIFA World Cup. In seven games, Messi notched seven goals and three helpers. For his captivating exploits in the Middle East, the Parisian attacker received the Golden Ball.
The legendary Barca player is still looking younger and is having a fantastic season with PSG. In 28 games so far this season, he has provided 16 assists and 17 goals.
Pep Guardiola, the boss of Manchester City, outlines the differences between Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland. Lionel Messi had a standout period while playing for Guardiola.
When playing for Barcelona under Guardiola, Lionel Messi became one of the best players in history. Under the Spanish coach, he played in 219 games and impressively provided 94 assists and 211 goals.
Although the Argentine is arguably the greatest player Guardiola has ever coached, the team now includes a new free-scoring forward. Haaland, who transferred to City from Borussia Dortmund last summer, has been unstoppable for the residents of the city. In just 33 matches across all competitions, the Norwegian has tallied 33 goals.
Guardiola added: “Erling requires the squad. He is not the only focus. The players need to know that guys, in this type of circumstance, he’s there, so we must discover that for them. To match the accomplishments that Lionel Messi has made possible throughout his tenure, Haaland still has a long way to go.” There is no greater coach to assist him in this endeavor, though, than Guardiola.
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