Lionel Messi guided Argentina to glory at the World Cup in Qatar (Picture: Getty)Lionel Messi and Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola have been crowned player and manager of the year at the Best FIFA Football Awards. Elsewhere at the Best FIFA Football Awards, England star Mary Earps and Lionesses boss Sarina Wiegman were named best women’s coach and best women’s goalkeeper respectively. Messi beat Haaland and Mbappe to the best player award while Guardiola came out on top in the manager’s award over Luciano Spalletti and Simone Inzaghi. Aitana Bonmati, meanwhile, was crowned the best women’s player after helping Spain to World Cup glory. MORE : Luis Suarez speaks out after reuniting with Lionel Messi at Inter MiamiMORE : Pep Guardiola wants Premier League rule tweak after injury to Man City goalkeeper Ederson

Source: Metro January 15, 2024 23:25 UTC