Another one for Messi. The Argentinian was named the best player of 2023 at FIFA's The Best gala, beating Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland, the other finalists.

In the calendar year, the Argentine won Ligue 1 with Paris Saint Germain and a League Cup with Inter Miami.

Messi had the same points as Haaland, but the captains' votes made the difference in the end. This is the third time he has won this award, which was created in 2016, and the second time in a row.

Lionel Messi and Haaland finished with the same points (48), but the Argentine won the tie-breaker because he was voted first more times.

As far as Portuguese players are concerned, Rúben Dias and Bernardo Silva are in the eleven of the year, while Nuno Santos lost the Puskás award to Brazilian Guilherme Madruga. Pep Guardiola was coach of the year.