Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski, Paris St Germain forward Lionel Messi and Liverpool's Mohamed Salah have been short-listed for The Best FIFA Men's Player award, soccer's world governing body said on Friday. Lewandowski, who won the award in 2020, scored a Bundesliga record 41 goals in the 2020-21 season to eclipse the previous best set by Gerd Muller in the 1971-72 campaign. Messi ended his wait for a major international trophy in 2021 when he helped Argentina win the Copa America. Egypt striker Salah is the Premier League's top scorer this season with 16 goals. Australia forward Sam Kerr of Chelsea along with Barcelona's Jennifer Hermoso and Alexia Putellas made the three-player shortlist for the women's award.

Source: The Star January 08, 2022 12:06 UTC