In a shocking twist, Lionel Messi has been nominated for The Best FIFA Men's Player 2024 award, surprising many in the global football community. Despite not being featured in the top 30 for the Ballon d'Or, Messi's name appeared in the shortlist for this prestigious award. The period of consideration for the award runs from August 21, 2023, to August 10, 2024, and during this time, Messi has had a relatively quiet year at his new club, Inter Miami, in the MLS.
Messi's performances in 2024 include 30 goals and 19 assists across 38 games for both his club and country. However, his major achievement this year was helping Argentina win the Copa America 2024. While Messi continues to shine in MLS, it remains unclear whether his individual performance is enough to secure a top-three finish in The Best FIFA Men's Player award, especially considering the fierce competition from players like Erling Haaland, Jude Bellingham, and Rodri.
Meanwhile, Messi's long-time rival Cristiano Ronaldo, who had an impressive run with Al-Nassr, scoring 49 goals and providing 7 assists across 49 appearances, was surprisingly omitted from the list despite his consistent performances.
The full list of nominees for The Best FIFA Men's Player 2024 is as follows:
Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid)
Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
Federico Valverde (Real Madrid)
Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen)
Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid)
Toni Kroos (Real Madrid)
Kylian Mbappe (PSG/Real Madrid)
Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
Lionel Messi (Inter Miami)
Rodri (Manchester City)
Vinicius Jr. (Real Madrid)
Although Messi's inclusion has sparked discussions, Rodri and Vinicius Jr. are seen as the top contenders. The final decision will likely be influenced by their impressive contributions to their teams, including significant victories in major competitions.
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