Lionel Messi has been named as one of four finalists to win the Men's ESPY Award in 2023.
This will be the first time the 35-year-old superstar has been nominated for the award - and it coincides with the year he travels to the United States to continue his legacy.
Messi has made the sensational announcement that he will be joining Inter Miami after leaving PSG as a free agent - playing for the team owned by David Beckham.
The Argentinian received offers from his former club FC Barcelona, ??as well as a huge offer from Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal, but ultimately opted to move to the MLS.
Messi already owns property in Miami, which is believed to have been a factor in his decision to join, amid speculation that with Apple and Adidas entering the deal, the Argentinian will earn a share. profits from the MLS Season Pass and all merchandise. sales. It remains to be seen if Messi can add another trophy to his massive collection, but he will have a solid track record after leading Argentina to the World Cup - with him last. won the trophy he's been chasing throughout his career.
After winning the World Cup, Messi said he felt he had nothing left to prove in the sport, which is also why he moved to MLS.
And Messi is expected to be at the ESPYs, along with Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Captains quarterback and Super Bowl winner), Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets and NBA champion) and Aaron Judge ( record holder New York Yankees and Home Run) are the other three contenders.
Messi nominated for an ESPY for the first time
Speaking to Bein Sports, he said:
"I've achieved everything in football. Nothing left."
The Argentine legend really has achieved everything at club level, having won 10 national championships with Barcelona, ??as well as 7 Copa del Rey cups and 4 Champions League titles. Before 2021, Messi had no international titles but won the Copa America in 2021 before heading to the World Cup 18 months later - beating France spectacularly.
It has been suggested that Messi's contract could be similar to that of Beckham, whom he signed with LA Galaxy in 2007 - with him potentially being offered the option to buy a transfer. franchise expansion after retirement.
Since signing Messi, Inter Miami has added longtime Barcelona team-mate Sergio Busquets, as well as former coach Gerardo Martino.
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