Lionel Messi has been nominated for FIFA’s Best Men’s Football Player of the World award, which is a shocking event in the world of football. Surprisingly, Messi made it to FIFA’s “The Best” shortlist despite not even making the top 30 for the Ballon d’Or shortlist. Regarding the other contenders, some of the names that are anticipated to be on the list include Dani Carvajal, Florian Wirtz, Erling Haaland, Jude Bellingham, Rodri, Vinicius Jr., etc. It should be mentioned that the award will be considered between August 21, 2023, and August 10, 2024.
Messi, who now plays football for Inter Miami in Major League Soccer, has scored 30 goals in 38 appearances this season (for both club and country). Additionally, he has recorded 19 assists thus far this season.
Messi’s lone noteworthy accomplishment during the award consideration period was Argentina’s victory in the Copa America 2024. Apart from that, Messi hasn’t accomplished anything noteworthy with his team, Inter Miami, throughout this time.
The Best FIFA Men’s Player nominees:
Dani Carvajal – Real Madrid
Erling Haaland – Manchester City
Federico Valverde – Real Madrid
Florian Wirtz – Bayer Leverkusen
Jude Bellingham – Real Madrid
Toni Kroos – Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappe – PSG/Real Madrid
Lamine Yamal – Barcelona
Lionel Messi – Inter Miami
Rodri – Manchester City
Vinicius Jr. – Real Madrid
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