Lionel Messi clinched the FIFA The Best Award for an unprecedented third time.
After securing the Football World Cup in Qatar, Argentina’s standout player Lionel Messi achieved another accolade. He bagged the 2023 FIFA Player of the Year award, setting a new record with three wins.
The FIFA Awards ceremony took place in London on Monday, honoring the top players of 2023.
In the Men’s Footballer of the Year category, Messi faced stiff competition from France’s Mbappe, Norway’s Erling Holland, but ultimately emerged victorious, beating his rivals for the prestigious award.
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