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The coronation of Lionel Messi at The Best Trophies after a more than ordinary year 2023 obviously goes very badly.
FIFA has had its ears ringing since Monday evening and The Best Trophies ceremony. The fault of Lionel Messi’s victory, crowned to the detriment of Erling Haaland, overwhelming favorite after a year 2023 which saw him accumulate goals and be one of the major architects of the golden season of Manchester City, winner of the Champions League, the Club World Cup, the Premier League and the FA Cup.
Lionel Messi only had to oppose him the title of champion of France won with PSG as well as an anecdotal Leagues Cup with Inter Miami. Above all, the Argentinian world champion was unremarkable throughout the year, his adventure in the capital ending in bitterness and under the whistles of the Parisian public. However, his aura and the world champion title won in December 2022 were enough to allow him to win a new The Best Trophy, causing indignation around the world.
The most upset are obviously the Norwegians, several titles in the local press purely and simply mentioning ” scandal “, like Daglabet or Norskrikskringkasting. The Norwegian media also regret “a joke in bad taste” and point the finger at the compromise of FIFA. In England too, there is astonishment, with the Times speaking of“a very strange decision” and the Manchester Eveving News regretting a “an aberrant result which dishonors FIFA”.
In Spain, Marca is the most scathing, the victory of Lionel Messi “having seriously torpedoed the credibility of Fifa, the big loser of the evening”. The story is the same in Italy where Tuttosport mentions “a ludicrous result which risks depreciating The Best Trophies a little more.”
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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.
