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FIFA names Messi as Nations League MVP

FIFA names Messi as Nations League MVP

Pampa Creíble.- In something that no one saw coming (except everyone), FIFA declared Lionel Messi the Most Valuable Player of the UEFA Nations League… a tournament in which he did not participate, but in which, according to the organizers, he had a notable influence.

The final between Spain and Portugal ended with a victory for the Portuguese, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, who once again missed out on receiving the award for best player, as the selection committee voted for the Argentine to take home the MVP statuette of the tournament.

Historic 🏆🏆 #NationsLeague pic.twitter.com/JVS929Vixn

— UEFA EURO (@UEFAEURO) June 8, 2025

Messi was key in the match between Spain and Portugal

"It 's a recognition of his legacy, of his spiritual presence on every pitch in the world. Besides, who watched all the Nations League matches? No one. But we did see Messi on Instagram," explained Gianni Infantino, while zipping up an Inter Miami jacket.

The award will be presented at a special ceremony during halftime of Inter Miami's upcoming match against the powerful Nashville SC, a match in which Messi is likely to be awarded a pair of penalties to show his continued fitness from the penalty spot.

Messi paused knowing that he has no fear of proving anything for ABSOLUTELY no one pic.twitter.com/IlPHKE6U4F

— MANOSAFAS💪🏿 (@Safo_anderson) July 11, 2021

Thanks… I think so. Sho was watching MasterChef with my kids, but it’s always nice to win things ,” declared the gaucho, skipping the social media comments to see what the world thought of the nomination.

With this award, and the two goals he has scored in the competitive American soccer league, Leo is positioned as a strong candidate to win the Ballon d'Or, which would also make it easier for the Copa (Sud) América to be held every six months again, thus further expanding the legitimate player's list of achievements.

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