FIFA Awards 2023: Amidst much anticipation, the FIFA Awards 2023 is set to take place and speculations about the best of the year have been making rounds. The latest leak reveals that Argentine Lionel Messi, who led his team to victory in the 2022 Qatar World Cup, is likely to win the award, edging out fellow nominees Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema from France. Football enthusiasts across the globe are eagerly waiting for the official announcement.
Lionel Messi to win the award
The Ballon d’Or winner from last year, Karim Benzema, took a hiatus due to injury and was unable to maintain his outstanding performance. This year, the competition is fierce with two of the world’s greatest footballers, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe, vying for the coveted award. As the anticipation builds up, a recent leak has added fuel to the fire, creating excitement and speculation among football fans.
Argentinian journalist Francesc Aguilar has leaked the news that Lionel Messi is set to win the prestigious FIFA Best Player Award. Aguilar claims that FIFA will also remind the French Football Association and Ballon d’Or organizers L’Equipe that they didn’t even nominate Messi for their award last year.
The award ceremony is set to take place in Paris on February 28 at 1:30 AM IST. While Karim Benzema had a good 2022 season, his injury ahead of the World Cup affected his performance, and despite his return to Real Madrid, it might not be enough to secure the award.
Lionel Messi’s recent performance
Meanwhile, Messi himself has been having an impressive season with Paris Saint Germain, racking up 16 goals and 14 assists in 27 appearances across various competitions. He also played a crucial role in Argentina’s World Cup run, scoring 7 goals, including 2 in the final. With such a stellar performance, Messi is widely expected to be awarded the FIFA Best Player award.
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