Former Russian national footballer Vladimir Bystrov on , he explained why Argentina and Inter Miami striker Lionel Messi was recognized as the best player of 2023 by the International Football Federation (FIFA).
The Best FIFA Football Awards ceremony took place on Monday in London; Messi, 36, was not present at the event. Lionel was recognized as the best footballer of the year by FIFA for the third time in history (since 2016) and for the second year in a row.
— Because he led Argentina to the championship. So that Argentina becomes world champion. This is the most important factor that outweighs everything. He knew he would be the main character of the evening. Messi didn’t come because this award is a pitiful imitation of the Ballon d’Or. I think this is the last time. We decided to give it to the great footballer. When you leave, leave with dignity, ”Bystrov said on the air of the program “Everyone for the match! “.
In 2023, Messi won the French championship with PSG and won the League Cup with Inter Miami. Earlier, Messi won the Ballon d’Or for the eighth time in his career.
Source : MatchTV
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