How did Lionel Messi dare at The Greatest awards after Vinícius Júnior took residence the prize?

Lionel Messi‘s efficiency on the FIFA The Greatest awards ceremony in 2024 was removed from his greatest. The Argentine star, at present taking part in for Inter Miami, noticed the subsequent technology of soccer expertise rise to prominence, leaving him significantly behind within the race for the coveted award.

Regardless of being 36 and within the twilight of his illustrious profession, Messi’s continued inclusion amongst the nominees for probably the most prestigious particular person awards in soccer speaks volumes. His impression on Inter Miami and the Argentinian nationwide staff has been simple.

He led each groups to vital success in 2024, with the Argentinian nationwide staff as soon as once more offering the head of his achievements: successful the Copa América.

Messi’s earlier wins in 2019, 2022, and 2023 cemented his place atop the all-time winners’ record with three awards – another than Cristiano Ronaldo and Robert Lewandowski.

A altering of the guard

Nevertheless, this yr marked a big shift. The previous Barcelona star completed sixth out of ten potential winners, in keeping with FIFA’s official announcement. This consequence clearly signifies the emergence of recent stars on the planet of soccer.

The highest spot went to Brazilian sensation Vinícius Júnior, with Rodri and Jude Bellingham rounding out the rostrum. The remainder of the highest 10 included Dani Carvajal, Lamine Yamal, Toni Kroos, Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappé, and Florian Wirtz.

A glance again at winners

The 2024 award continues the historical past of The Greatest award for Males’s gamers:

2016: Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)2017: Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)2018: Luka Modric (Croatia)2019: Lionel Messi (Argentina)2020: Robert Lewandowski (Poland)2021: Robert Lewandowski (Poland)2022: Lionel Messi (Argentina)2023: Lionel Messi (Argentina)2024: Vinícius Júnior (Brazil)

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