Argentina and PSG forward Lionel Messi commented on being recognized as the best player of the year in the FIFA The Best nomination.
Lionel Messi, Getty Images"This is a great honor for me. Emotions are overwhelming. It's been a crazy year. I managed to realize my dream after so many years of hard work. Every footballer dreams of this, but few succeed.
I would like to recognize Benzema and Mbappe, who had an incredible year. I would like to thank my partners. Today, Lionel Scaloni and Emiliano Martinez are here with me, we represent the entire team. This is our joint reward for what we have done in Qatar. I would also like to thank my family and all Argentines for the month we spent together, which will always be etched in our memory," Mundo Deportivo quoted the 35-year-old footballer as saying.
It is worth reminding that Messi has been recognized as the FIFA World Player of the Year for the third time in his career. Previously, this happened in 2009 and 2019.
