This is coming months after Messi won a record-extending eighth Ballon d’Or crown.
Lionel Messi has been named a finalist for the FIFA best players of the year award.
This was announced by FIFA on Thursday.
This is coming months after Messi won a record-extending eighth Ballon d’Or crown.
Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe are the other nominees for the FIFA men’s best player award, with Bonmati’s Spain teammate Jenni Hermoso and Colombian teenage sensation Linda Caicedo also named on the women’s shortlist.
The awards ceremony will take place in London on January 15.