MojNews-Lionel Messi determined as FIFA best men’s player of 2023 during a ceremony in London. 

Other contenders included Norway’s Erling Haaland and France’s Kylian Mbappe.

In December 2022, Messi became the world champion, playing in the Argentine national team. He scored seven goals in seven matches and was found to be the best player in the tournament. He spent the last season in PSG, becoming the Champion of France. 

In the summer of 2023, Messi joined Inter Miami, where he won the Leagues Cup. This has become his 44th trophy, making him the most-awarded football player in history. In October, he won the Ballon d'Or Award - the best player of the season, according to the France Football magazine - for the eighth time.