Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi is nominated for his third The Best FIFA Men’s Player. Messi will be competing against Manchester City and Norway striker Erling Haaland and his former teammate at PSG (and World Cup final rival) Kylian Mbappé. The Rosario-born star could win a record-breaking third award for best male player. Haaland scored 34 league goals, proving a key member of Manchester city under coach Pep Guardiola. Messi is still likely to feature in the FIFA/FIFPRO World XI, which football’s governing body awards in conjunction with the professional footballers union.

Source: Bueno Aires Herald January 15, 2024 22:43 UTC