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How Lionel Messi Grabbed the FIFA Best Award Amid Controversy

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Find out how Messi clinched the FIFA Best Player title for the third time, beating Erling Haaland, and the mixed reactions it stirred up in the football world.

Lionel Messi made history by winning the FIFA Best Player award for the third time, edging out fierce competition from Erling Haaland and other rising stars. The Argentine's remarkable achievement at The Best FIFA Football Awards sparked mixed reactions, with some questioning the fairness of his triumph. Real Madrid legend, Iker Casillas, even went as far as suggesting renaming the award 'The Smile' in jest. Despite the emerging talent of players like Mbappe and Haaland, Messi's unwavering respect from peers, fans, and journalists secured his spot at the top once again.

In a tight race, Messi secured the FIFA Best Player title over Haaland by the narrowest margin since the award's inception in 2016. City's Ederson also shone, claiming the goalkeeper award ahead of other notable names. While some criticized Messi for not winning major titles in 2023, his undeniable talent and consistency undoubtedly played a crucial role in securing the prestigious honor.

Interestingly, Messi's victory is not without its controversies, but his legacy and outstanding performance continue to set him apart from the competition. As the football world celebrates Messi's win, fans around the globe eagerly anticipate what the future holds for the iconic player and the emerging talents striving to reach his level of excellence.

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Why Lionel Messi beat Erling Haaland to Fifa Best Award thanks to ... (Yahoo Sports)

The Argentine became the first player to win the award on three separate occasions after he was announced as the 2023 winner at The Best Fifa Football Awards ...

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'Not doing things fairly' - Lionel Messi's FIFA Best triumph mocked by ... (Goal.com)

Lionel Messi's latest FIFA Best triumph has been mocked by Iker Casillas, with the Real Madrid icon claiming the award should be renamed 'The Smile'.

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Respect for Messi holds off rising stars to individual awards (Dhaka Tribune)

The next wave of superstars, led by Mbappe, Haaland, Bellingham and Vinicius are coming, but the respect for Messi from players, fans and journalists has ...

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The Best FIFA awards: How Messi beat Haaland on tiebreaker - ESPN (ESPN)

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi beat Man City's Erling Haaland to The Best FIFA Men's player award by the slimmest margin since it was created in 2016.

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Fifa Best Awards: Lionel Messi wins best male player, Pep ... (Public Radio of Armenia)

City's Ederson collected the goalkeeper award ahead of Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois and Al Hilal's Yassine Bounou. City won the Treble of Premier League, ...

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Messi retains FIFA best male player award | Macau Business (Macau Business)

International, MNA | Argentine superstar Lionel Messi retained the best FIFA men's player award here on Monday, two months after he claimed the Ballon d'Or.

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Lionel Messi wins 'FIFA Best Player' Award again - Khaama Press (The Khaama Press News Agency)

In a tough competition, the Argentine outshone formidable rivals Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe to claim this honour. Notably, neither Messi, Haaland, nor ...

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Lionel Messi told he 'has not won any major titles' at Inter Miami as ... (Goal.com)

Lothar Matthaus has taken aim at Lionel Messi again, claiming that he did not deserve the FIFA Best Award after failing to win “major titles” in 2023.

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Lionel Messi, Aitana Bonmatí, a green carpet and a mini tuxedo ... (CNN)

Hammersmith's Apollo Theatre has hosted some of the world's best bands and comedians, but on a freezing cold January night, the world of soccer flocked to ...

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Ricardo Darín, Narrator of HBO Max's 'Soccer Soul,' On Messi,World ... (Variety)

It begins with the defining moment of the whole 2022 FIFA World Cup. Insistently, Darín's voiceover, points up the immediate drama. Visuals capture from above ...

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Boy pulls rare Lionel Messi card worth tens of thousands of dollars: 'I ... (KGNS.tv)

“I froze and sat it down ...

Respect for Messi holds off rising stars to individual awards (DAWN.com)

LONDON: France's Thierry Henry collects The Best FIFA Men's Player award on behalf of Argentina's Lionel Messi at the Eventim Apollo.—AFP.

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Messi, Bonmati scoop awards for FIFA's best in 2023 - Khmer Times (Khmer Times)

Lionel Messi was controversially crowned as FIFA's best men's player for 2023 on Monday, while Aitana Bonmati added to her collection of individual ...

Messi, Bonmati crowned Fifa's best players (Hong Kong Standard)

Lionel Messi was controversially crowned Fifa's best men's player of 2023, while Aitana Bonmati added to her individual accolades at the awa...

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Boy pulls rare Lionel Messi card worth tens of thousands of dollars: 'I ... (KBTX)

“I froze and sat it down ...

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