Messi leads shortlist for FIFA's The Best Men's Player award
- Lionel Messi is nominated for a record third time after winning Ligue 1 title with PSG.
- Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé also nominated after prolific seasons with Man City and PSG.
- Five Manchester City players in total nominated, while four England players nominated for women's award.
- Coaches Pep Guardiola, Ange Postecoglou, Emma Hayes and Sarina Wiegman nominated for coach awards.
- Goalkeepers Andre Onana, Thibaut Courtois, Mary Earps and Mackenzie Arnold nominated for goalkeeper awards.