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Yesterday evening, Lionel Messi (36 years old) won The Best-FIFA Award trophy for best player of the year during the ceremony organized in London. A victory that caused much discussion since for many, Erling Haaland should have won. The Norwegian scored a string of goals with Manchester City, the club with which he won the famous treble. When the winner was announced, the cameras were focused on Alfie Haaland, the father of the striker who had traveled to receive the title in place of the Norwegian striker who did not participate in the ceremony.
But the former footballer did not go on stage since his son finished second. Alfie Haaland’s reaction got people talking. The Sun indicates that he looked furious and could not hide his frustration. For his part, Marca specifies that his face was closed and that he raised his eyebrows when the winner was announced. Questioned by El Chiringuito after the ceremony, he said there was no problem. But his attitude during the gala nevertheless reflected his disappointment.
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