The striker of Inter Miami and the national team of Argentina Lionel Messi became the best athlete of 2023 according to Time magazine, according to the website of the publication.
In the past year, the player became champion of France as part of Paris Saint-Germain, and also helped his new club from the United States to win the first trophy in history, winning the Leagues Cup. In October, Lionel Messi won a record eighth Ballon d'Or according to France Football.
Earlier, Jamie Carragher said that Cristiano Ronaldo is not close to the level of the Argentine striker.
According to the FourFourTwo portal, Lionel Messi was recognized as the best footballer in the history of Barcelona.