The PSG forward led Argentina to World Cup success.
The first half of the previous calendar year might have not been ideal for Lionel Messi, but the Paris Saint-Germain was the one to have the last laugh, as he led Argentina all the way to World Cup glory.
Messi is considered as the main favorite to win this season’s Ballon d’Or award, but in the meantime he has topped The Guardian’s list of the 100 best footballers in the world in 2022.
“After a low-key 2021-22 season, his first at PSG, no one knew quite what to expect from Messi in this World Cup-interrupted campaign,” the British publication argued.
“However, he came back after the summer firing on all cylinders.
“There were goals or assists in all but four Ligue 1 games he played before the World Cup and in Qatar, of course, he led Argentina to glory for the first time since 1986.”
Messi was named the MVP of the World Cup after scoring seven goals and recording three assists throughout the tournament.
He is now in pursuit of his eighth Ballon d’Or award, one which he would surely win if he helps PSG win the first Champions League title in their history.
The Guardian’s Top 10 of 2022
- Lionel Messi (Argentina-PSG)
- Kylian Mbappé (France-PSG)
- Karim Benzema (France-Real Madrid)
- Erling Haaland (Norway-Manchester City)
- Luka Modric (Croatia-Real Madrid)
- Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium-Manchester City)
- Robert Lewandowski (Poland-Barcelona)
- Vinicius Junior (Brazil- Real Madrid)
- Thibaut Courtois (Belgium-Real Madrid)
- Mohamed Salah (Egypt-Liverpool)
Source: www.marca.com
