Lionel Messi, superstar of Inter Miami and captain of Argentina’s national team, made headlines for his selections during the voting for the 2024 FIFA Best Awards. Surprisingly, Messi did not choose Vinicius Junior or Rodri as his top pick, despite both being key contenders. Instead, Messi showed support for Barcelona’s budding talent, Lamine Yamal, placing him at the peak of his list. Source.
In addition to his top choice, Messi ranked Kylian Mbappe second and assigned Vinicius Junior the third spot. Messi faced criticism for leaving Rodri out of his list entirely. Participating in the voting process were national team coaches, captains, and leading media figures, highlighting Messi’s unexpected selections. How do you feel about Messi’s choices for the Best Awards, and who would you have voted for?
Messi is actually the best player i have ever seen