Lionel Messi Claims The Best Men’s Player of 2023 Award at FIFA, Surpassing Erling Haaland and Kylian MbappeLiоnel Messi has оnce again claimed the title оf The Best FIFA Me𝚗’s Player fоr the year 2023, surpassing Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland tо secure the tоp spоt. The prestigiоus award was bestоwed upоn the Argentine maestrо at a ceremоny held in Lоndоn. This marks Messi’s third triumph, having previоusly been hоnоred in 2019 and 2022.

Following his eighth Ballon d’Or win in 2023, coupled with his successful performance at the FIFA World Cup, Messi has now been recognized as the world’s finest player by FIFA as well. Notably, he becomes the first player to receive the award while playing in the MLS. It is worth noting that neither Messi, Mbappe, nor Haaland attended the ceremony, with Messi opting to train with his club, the Herons, in Miami for an upcoming preseason match against the El Salvador national team.

Looking ahead, Messi’s focus will shift to the forthcoming 2024 MLS campaign, as the Herons are scheduled to commence their season on February 21 against Real Salt Lake. Prior to the league debut, the team will engage in several friendly matches, including a highly anticipated encounter against Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr on February 1.