Lionel Messi Clinches Eighth FIFA Player of the Year Award, Tops Mbappe and Haaland

In a triumphant announcement, Lionel Messi has secured the FIFA Player of the Year title for 2023, outshining competitors Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland. This marks Messi’s remarkable eighth time receiving the prestigious accolade, a testament to his enduring excellence on the football stage.

While Messi claimed individual glory, the FIFA Team of the Year, surprisingly, features no Barcelona players. However, in the Women’s World XI, the spotlight shines on Barca Femeni as three players—Lucy Bronze, Aitana Bonmatí, and Keira Walsh—earn well-deserved spots in the lineup.

Messi’s continued success adds another chapter to his illustrious career, and the recognition of Barca Femeni players in the Women’s World XI underscores the club’s global impact across both men’s and women’s football.