Lionel Messi holds the distinction of being the top winner of FIFA’s The Best award. Since the split ... while earning third place in 2020. His consistent presence among the top contenders ...

During an interview in 2020, Neymar named the five best players in the world in his ... it was no surprise that Neymar named Messi as one of the top five players in the world.

Having inspired Barcelona to an historic treble in the same year -- it won the league, domestic cup and Champions League -- Messi is officially named the best player in the world for the first time.

Having played alongside many football legends at Barcelona, including Ronaldinho, whom Messi specifically praised for his early mentorship, and against Cristiano Ronaldo, Messi's choice underscores ...

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo top this ... decided to cancel the 2020 award for the world’s best player. In doing so it is robbing Lewandowski, who was the clear favorite to win.