Lionel Messi wins ‘Best male player’ at Fifa Best Awards

Argentina football star, Lionel Andres Messi has emerged victorious at the FIFA Best Awards, claiming the coveted title of Best Male Player. 

The ceremony, which was held on Monday January 15, 2024 in London with grandeur and anticipation, showcased Messi and other football legend’s outstanding contributions to the beautiful game during the preceding year. 

Messi edged out City striker Erling Haaland with Paris St-Germain attacker Kylian Mbappe third. Manchester City’s Ederson collected the goalkeeper award ahead of Real Madrid’s Thibaut Courtois and Al Hilal’s Yassine Bounou. 

Messi picked up the best men’s player award for the third time since this format of the awards began in 2016, after doing so in 2019 and 2022.

Manchester City’s manager, Pep Guardiola also claimed the men’s coach prize in London. His team won the Treble of Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup in 2022-23.