Many mixed opinions appeared around superstar Lionel Messi’s FIFA The Best 2023 title.

On the morning of January 16, superstar Lionel Messi surpassed Erling Haaland to win the title of FIFA’s Best Male Player of the Year (FIFA The Best). Having the same 48 points as the Norwegian striker, Messi won thanks to the secondary index of points from the captains of the men’s national team. The above victory caused many mixed opinions and some people called this the most controversial award in Messi’s career.

Messi wins FIFA The Best 2023 award. Photo: X

After the award ceremony ended, attention focused on Ronaldo because the Portuguese superstar has frequently had interactions related to Messi in recent times. CR7 quickly made his first post when he uploaded a photo of him practicing with his teammates at Al Nassr. “Back to conquer new heights,” Ronaldo wrote in the caption. After only a few hours of being broadcast, the article received more than 4 million likes and 68 thousand comments. Many fans even affirmed that Ronaldo deserved the title of best FIFA player more than Messi.

The first move on Ronaldo’s personal page after Messi won FIFA The Best 2023

The FIFA The Best 2023 award is based on the players’ performances in the period from December 19, 2022 to August 20, 2023. During this period, Messi had 26 goals, 12 assists, won Ligue 1 (with PSG) and Leagues Cup (with Inter Miami). Meanwhile, Haaland more impressively pocketed a historic treble with Man City, breaking a series of scoring records.

The results of the title of Best Male Player of the Year depend on the votes of the national team captains, coaches, journalists, some media units and fans.