The famous striker of PSG and the Argentine national team Lionel Messi became the owner of the award for the best athlete of the year according to the Laureus.
The 2023 Laureus World Sports Awards took place yesterday, May 8th. It should be noted that it was awarded for sports achievements for 2022-2023.
Last year, the star player became the world champion with the Argentina national team. In Qatar Messi, he played seven matches, scored seven goals and gave three assists.
In the final, Messi's team beat France (3:3, penalties - 4:2), and the 35-year-old football player was recognized as the best player in the tournament.