2023-12-06 16:24:06
Lionel Messi.
New York: Time magazine’s 2023 ‘Athlete of the Year’ Argentinian star Lionel Messi. This award is given to Messi in the context of playing a crucial role in making Argentina champions in the 2022 Qatar World Cup. Messi, who was selected as the best player in the World Cup, scored seven goals, including a double in the final. After Maradona in 1986, Argentina became the world champions.
The player also performed well in club football in the 2022-23 season. Scored 16 goals and an assist each in the league for French giants PSG.
He also excelled for the team in the Champions League. After leaving PSG, Messi joined MLS club Inter Miami and took part in the club’s first title win. The Argentinian captain’s performance was crucial in bringing Inter Miami to the League Cup victory.
And the jury judged that Messi was able to create great movements in American soccer. Messi was awarded this year’s Ballon d’Or and FIFA’s Best Player Award.
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