Maradona dominated the headlines during the 1986 World Cup when he scored the infamous ‘Hand of God’ goal. Who will shine in 2026?
Inter manager Javier Mascherano said Messi’s tally was “insane.”
FIFA made the revelation in the early hours of Friday, with the duo going up against some of the very best footballers in their respective categories.
Haaland is nominated in the Sportsman of the Year category alongside last year’s winner Messi.
World Cup winner, Messi is said to have turned down a world record €400 million offer from Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal.
The Argentine World Cup winner set yet another record in European football when he scored for his club, PSG in a Ligue 1 match against OG Nice.
Messi had a brilliant outing with his team mates in a game regarded a reunion for the team after their World Cup victory in Qatar last December.
Argentina have progressed to the knockout phase of the 2022 FIFA World Cup following a 2-0 victory over Poland in their final Group C game on Thursday night.
The 35-year-old PSG forward hopes to help Argentina win the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
In Qatar, Messi will look to lead his side one step further and justify his place in the pantheon of greats alongside his idol Maradona — as equals.
