Time magazine named Lionel Messi the Sportsman of the Year

Argentine striker Lionel Messi continues to collect various awards.

The 36-year-old footballer was named the best athlete of 2023 by the American magazine Time. Messi was recognised for his successful year at both club and international levels.

The World Cup winner left PSG in June after winning a second consecutive French Ligue 1 title to take on a new challenge in MLS with Inter Miami. Messi's transfer had an instant impact on the popularity of football in the United States, helping the Florida-based club win its first ever trophy. "Inter Miami won the League Cup, and in November Lionel won a record eighth Ballon d'Or.