FIFA announced the three finalists nominated for The Best 2021 award, given to the world’s best player of the Year. They are Lionel Messi of PSG, Robert Lewandowski of Bayern Munich, and Mohamed Salah of Liverpool. register with the best betting agent, BET-IBC, and enjoy the best odds of the best Asian bookies.

FIFA also announced the finalists for the women’s award. Chelsea’s Sam Kerr and Barcelona’s Jenni Hermoso will try to beat the favorite Alexia Putellas, also from Barça, winner of the 2021 Ballon d’Or, awarded by France Football magazine. The announcement of the winners, including the other categories, such as best technician, will take place on January 17.

The Argentine striker emerges as the favorite. In November 2021, Messi beat Lewandowski to his seventh Ballon d’Or award, awarded by France Football magazine. During the first half of 2021, while still playing for Barcelona, he, despite his failure in the Champions League, was a major highlight and won the Copa del Rey. In addition, he helped Argentina win Copa America, beating Brazil in the final. For PSG, the player has not yet been able to present his best soccer.

On the other hand, Lewandowski, winner of the last edition of the award, has individual marks to his credit. The Polish striker broke the record for most goals in a single Bundesliga season with 41 goals. The Bayern player also finished as 2021’s top scorer with 69 goals, even equaling Cristiano Ronaldo’s top-scoring year.

Despite the good phase, the striker failed to qualify Poland for the knockout stage of the European Championship. However, he ended the year by winning the Bundesliga and the 2020 World Cup.

Finally, Salah is considered the underdog in the race. The Egyptian has had an excellent season, with 23 goals and nine assists in just 26 games. However, his first half of the season with Liverpool was not at the same pace, ending 2021 without any titles. Stay tuned to our news section to find out who is the winner of the prize.