Lionel Messi won the prestigious Best Men’s Player award for a record seventh time after the Best FIFA award ceremony concluded yesterday. It should be noted that Benzema of Real Madrid came in third, while Lionel Messi prevailed over Mbappe in the top spot.
Photo: The Best FIFA Awards || Twitter
However, David Alaba of Real Madrid has come under fire for supporting Lionel Messi over teammate Karim Benzema. Consequently, the Austrian captain was required to make a public statement outlining the voting procedure for his native team.
Photo: David Alaba’s Vote for the Best FIFA Awards || Twitter
In an Instagram post, David Alaba declared, “Regarding FIFA The Best Award.” This award is decided by the entire Austrian team, not just me. Voting is the method by which the team council makes its decisions. Everyone, but especially Karim, knows how much I admire him and how well he plays. I’ve said before that I think he’s the best striker in the world, and that still holds true. Without any doubt.”