Messi nominated again for world footballer of the year award

Lionel Messi has been nominated again by FIFA as world footballer of the year. He has won this award for the past two years. The 37-year-old Argentinian was missing from the nomination list for the Golden Ball earlier this year, which was won by Rodri.

Manchester City midfielder Rodri is also in with a chance of winning this FIFA award. In addition to Messi and Rodri, seven players from the Spanish league have been nominated and Erling Haaland and Florian Wirtz are also on the list.

The title ‘world footballer of the year’ is awarded for performances in the period from August 21, 2023 to August 10, 2024. During that time, Messi won the Copa América with Argentina, but was not voted the best player of the tournament. That became James Rodriguez.

Messi also did not become champion with his club Inter Miami. Last year, Messi’s election as world footballer of the year caused a stir.

No Dutch people have been nominated this year, not even among the football players and trainers. In the category world football player of the year Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmatí has ​​a chance to win the prize. She previously also won the Golden Ball.

The world footballer of the year is chosen by captains and coaches of national teams, football media and football fans. Voting can be done until December 10, the ceremony will take place in January.