MESSI WINS FIFA MEN’S PLAYER AWARD

Lionel Messi has been crowned The Best FIFA men’s player of the year.

The 36-year-old Argentine picked up the individual honour ahead of Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe during the award ceremony held in London on Monday night.

The latest accolade is the third FIFA best award for the diminutive Argentine –following similar triumphs in 2019 and 2022. He is also the first player to reach the milestone.

Messi was however conspicuously absent at the awards ceremony. He is on pre-season tour with his club Inter Miami.

Messi won the 2022 World Cup with Argentina while he could not help Inter Miami to their first trophy in the club’s history.

In other awards of the night, Pep Guardiola won the men’s coach of the year award after securing a treble with Manchester City.

Six Man City players were also named in the Best XI.

  • Related Posts

    LADOJA ENDORSES SPORTS SCHOOL

    His Imperial Majesty Oba (Dr) Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja (Arusa1) has endorsed the establishment of Sports School in Ibadan The endorsement was given during the courtesy visit paid to the paramount…

    Continue reading
    WREXHAM KEEPER, OKONKWO, OPTS FOR NIGERIA

    Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo has officially switched his international allegiance from England to Nigeria after receiving approval from FIFA. The 24-year-old, born in London to Nigerian parents, had previously represented…

    Continue reading

    News

    ACTRESS ADESIYAN WITHDRAWS FROM POLITICAL RACE

    ACTRESS ADESIYAN WITHDRAWS FROM POLITICAL RACE

    APC SLAMS MAKINDE ON “WETIE”

    APC SLAMS MAKINDE ON “WETIE”

    OBJ: FOR SURE, I’M NOT VINDICTIVE

    OBJ: FOR SURE, I’M NOT VINDICTIVE

    AMUPITAN: I RECEIVED GOD’S NODS

    AMUPITAN: I RECEIVED GOD’S NODS

    RITA DANIELS REFUSES TO BACK HUSBAND

    RITA DANIELS REFUSES TO BACK HUSBAND

    CONSENSUS: IYABO OBASANJO DECRIES PROCESS

    CONSENSUS: IYABO OBASANJO DECRIES PROCESS