Argentina captain Lionel Messi has been nominated in three categories for the ESPY 2023 award. American TV broadcaster ABC will be giving the award. Messi had a fantastic year, scoring seven goals and dishing up three assists to help Argentina win the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
The seven-time winner of the Ballon d’Or also scored twice against France in the championship game at Lusail Iconic Stadium. The ESPY Best Championship Performance category has nominated Messi’s performance. Leon Edwards (UFC), Rose Zhang (LPGA), and Nikola Jokic (NBA) are more contenders in this area.
Along with Aaron Judge (baseball), Patrick Mahomes (NFL), and Nikola Jokic (NBA), the 35-year-old was also a nominee for the greatest athlete. Furthermore, along with Aitana Bonmati, Erling Haaland, and Sophia Smith, the former Barcelona captain is also a contender for the award for Best Soccer Player.
Messi received the ESPY Award for the best international athlete in 2015.
