Messi named FIFA men’s player of the year 2022
Paris, The Gulf Observer: Lionel Messi was named FIFA male player of the year at a ceremony in Paris on Monday on the back of his World Cup triumph with Argentina, media reports.
The 35-year-old forward scored two goals in the World Cup final, which Argentina won on penalties against France following a 3-3 draw after extra time.
Messi beat his Paris Saint-Germain teammate, and World Cup final rival, Kylian Mbappe to the award with Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema the other contender to claim the prize.
It is the second time that Messi has won the honor inaugurated by FIFA in 2016 after football’s world governing body split from Ballon d’Or organizers France Football.
