Messi Named 2022 FIFA Player Of The Year

Lionel Messi was named FIFA player of the year 2022 on Monday as Argentina scooped all major men’s awards after winning a vintage World Cup final last December.

Wednesday 01 March 2023 | 17:50

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Argentina and Paris St Germain’s Lionel Messi receives his Best FIFA Player award 2022 from FIFA president Gianni Infantino during the The Best FIFA Football Awards at Salle Pleyel, Paris, France on February 27, 2023. Photo: REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier

Lionel Messi was named FIFA player of the year 2022 on Monday as Argentina scooped all major men’s awards after winning a vintage World Cup final last December.

The 35-year-old forward scored two goals in the final against France, with the South Americans emerging triumphant on penalties following a 3-3 draw after extra time in Qatar.

“It’s amazing. It was a tremendous year and it is an honour for me to be here tonight and win this award”, said Messi, who sat next to France forward and Paris St Germain team mate Kylian Mbappe throughout the ceremony at Paris’s Salle Pleyel.