Portugal created better chances but failed to utilise them before the game rolled into a penalty shootout.
Time listed the PSG duo, who featured for their respective national teams at the Qatar World Cup 2022 finals, in its Thursday issue.
Also on the nominees list of 14 are Morocco’s World Cup record maker Achraf Hakimi, Brazil’s joint-record national team highest goalscorer Neymar, Sadio Mane and Mohammed Salah.
“We have top personalities with egos, but the dressing room is a pleasant one I’m glad to be part of,” PSG’s Christopher Galtier said.
Paris St-Germain (PSG) coach Mauricio Pochettino has warned that it would take some time for Messi, Neymar, and Mbappe to shine.
