Even after he inspired Barcelona to a domestic double of LaLiga and the Copa del Rey in the 017-18 season, Lionel Messi was overlooked for the final three-man list for the Best FIFA Men’s Player award in favour of Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric and Mohamed Salah.


But as far as Atletico Madrid defender Filipe Luis is concerned, Lionel Messi is the best footballer in the world despite his omission from the shortlist. 

While Antoine Griezmann claimed it was “bizarre” a FIFA award will not recognise any of France’s World Cup-winning stars, his Atletico team-mate thinks it is ignoring Messi that completely ruins the credibility of the prize.

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#FIFA has shot itself in the foot this time around.

Messi has simply outgrown d awards.. He's d only player who has been consistent season in season out so d football world have gotten used to his standards..