Lionel Messi won FIFA player of the year 2022

Lionel Messi was voted FIFA player of the year 2022 on Monday, as Argentina won all

after a historic World Cup final in December.

The 35-year-old attacker scored twice in the final against France, which the South Americans won on penalties after a 3-3 deadlock after extra time in Qatar. Mbappe, who was also nominated for the night's

, scored a hat-trick in the World Cup final, but his accomplishment was as Messi finally won the most cherished trophy in international football.

His compatriots Lionel Scaloni and Emiliano Martinez were named coach of the year and keeper of the year, respectively, and their fans were named greatest fans, while England was recognized for their successful women's Euro 2022 campaign.

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