Messi reclaims The Best

Lifting the World Cup with Argentina he did Messi Courtesy of The Best. The one from PSG won again the award he won in 2019, this time backed by his undeniable success in Qatar with the albiceleste. FIFA recognizes Leo, who won the last match Benzemachampion of the Champions League with Real Madrid, and his teammate mbappewho again recorded in 2022 that the short-term future was his.

The present, however, is still worrying Messi, who signed a pact with the devil. Four months after turning 36, his talent is enough to continue deciding games. Without the explosion of old, but with the perfect tactical intelligence to lead Argentina to Olympus 36 years later. His seven goals, two of them in the final against France, and three assists, led to the selection of scaloni At the top.

Although on the lower rung in terms of importance, Messi he also helped the albiceleste win the Finalissima on June 1, 2022. The match, which pitted Argentina against Copa América champions and Italy as Eurocup champions, resulted in an undisputed victory for the South Americans (3-0 ) in one against which LeoDespite not scoring, he is considered the best footballer to have played at Wembley.

At PSG the road is more complicated. His first full year away from Barcelona was marked by intermittency, most notably the blow that led to a Champions League exit from the Bernabéu. Despite everything, between August 8, 2021 and December 18, 2022, the period FIFA is evaluating to award The Best, Messi he scored a total of 23 goals, an incredible record for the busiest year of his career.

With his future on the air, this recognition adds value to his high cachet. PSG remain confident of renewing him, but the Argentine has yet to say his final word. his father, Jorgeand Parisian team executives have called another meeting in the coming weeks to continue negotiating the continuation of Leo. The footballer who not only won everything, but also had time to conquer almost everything again. The Best award, a good example.