February 27, (THEWILL) – Lionel Messi has been named The Best FIFA Men’s Player for 2022, triumphing over competitors, Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema of France.
The Argentina superstar delivered a series of unforgettable performances during the World Cup in Qatar, leading his country to victory for the first time since 1986. Messi claimed his second World Cup Golden Ball in Qatar, making history as the first player to score at every stage of the tournament and holding the record for the most appearances with 26 games.
Despite a bumpy start following his departure from Barcelona, the 35-year-old has also excelled with his current club, Paris Saint-Germain. In the 2021/2022 season, PSG secured Ligue 1 victory, and they are on track to do so again this year.
However, there is work to be done in the UEFA Champions League after a 1-0 defeat to Bayern Munich in the first leg of their round of 16 fixture.
This latest accolade is yet another addition to Messi’s impressive collection of individual awards, which includes seven Ballon d’Or trophies.
The soccer legend’s enduring excellence shows no signs of slowing down, and his remarkable achievements continue to inspire fans and aspiring players around the world.
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