Lionel Messi, the captain of Argentina has won the “Best Soccer Player” & “Best Championship Performance” Awards at the 2023 ESPY awards.
Lionel Messi secured the award, surpassing the competition of individuals such as Erling Haaland, Aitana Bonmati from Barcelona Femeni, and Sophia Smith from the United States Women’s National Team (USWNT). His exceptional performance at World Cup 2022 led him to claim the well-deserved victory.
Throughout the tournament, Messi’s incredible performance included scoring an impressive 7 goals and providing 3 assists. The captain of Argentina played total of 690 minutes on the field, during which he made 347 accurate passes, successfully completed 5 tackles, and attempted 32 shots.
Messi was also honored as the tournament’s best player, leading Argentina to claim the prestigious World Cup trophy.
In the recent summer transfer window, Lionel Messi made a significant move to Inter Miami, a club in Major League Soccer (MLS).