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In the world of football, opinions are as varied as the number of fans, and the latest FIFA Best Award has certainly stirred the pot. Iker Casillas, the legendary Real Madrid goalkeeper, has thrown a bit of shade on Lionel Messi's recent triumph, suggesting a name change for the award to 'The Smile'.
Lionel Messi won a third FIFA Best Men’s Player of the Year award, beating off competition from Erling Haaland. However, this has left opinions divided, with several highly-rated football stars having different views on the outcome.
One-time World Cup winner Casillas is not happy with the outcome and has taken to social media to express his views.
Casillas's take on Messi's win
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Casillas, known for his candid remarks, isn't fully on board with Messi's win as the FIFA Best Player of 2023. His skepticism stems from the belief that the decision was more sentiment-driven, particularly after Messi's pivotal role in Argentina's 2022 World Cup victory in Qatar.
He expressed his views on social media, writing, “You create some nice prizes, and you are taking them away by not doing things fairly. ‘The Smile’ more like. Anyway, good night!”
The GOAT debate continues
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This isn't the first time Casillas has been vocal about his preferences in football's greatest of all time (GOAT) debate. He has consistently backed his former Real Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo over Messi.
His latest comments, therefore, align with his long-held view that Ronaldo surpasses Messi in the football pantheon. Despite this, Messi’s collection of accolades continues to grow, seemingly unaffected by the critiques.
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