Lionel Messi He was chosen as the best player in the world (it doesn’t matter when you read this) in the prizes The best. When everyone was talking about a head-to-head between Haaland and Mbappé, the Argentine made an impression in a gala that seemed tailor-made for Manchester City. Pep Guardiola was chosen as the best coach in the world and his goalkeeper Ederson received the award instead of him. Furthermore, five city players were part of FIFA’s ideal eleven. After winning the Champions League, all roads led the Norwegian giant to win the biggest trophy, until Leo put his tail behind him.
A few hours after the ceremony, it was learned that, after a draw at 48, Messi won thanks to the highest number of full votes (those that give 5 points) and that his biggest flow came from his fellow captains and the fans .
But the question that arises spontaneously is who Messi voted for in the election of the best player in the world at the Best FIFA Football Awards 2023. And it could be said that Leo’s vote was strategic for his victory.
As captain of one of the 211 FIFA national teams, Messi had to form a podium in which first would receive 5 points, second 3 and third 1.
Leo placed his former teammate Kylian Mbappé in first place. This was the full vote of him. He put Erlinga Haaland second (3) and placed Julián Álvarez on the last step of the podium.
The final results in the voting for The Best
Messi led the voting with 48 points, the same as Haaland but (as mentioned) came in first place by a few votes. Mbappé is third with 35.
The votes that crowned Messi with his third The Best.Source: Clarin
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