Messi named FIFA player of the year 2022
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- Reuters
- Published Date: 12:49 | 28 February 2023
- Modified Date: 12:52 | 28 February 2023
Lionel Messi was named FIFA player of the year on Monday after winning his maiden World Cup title with Argentina in December in Qatar.
The 35-year-old forward scored two goals in the World Cup final, which Argentina won on penalties against France following a 3-3 draw after extra time.