Watch Kylian Mbappe’s Heart Melting Reaction After Messi Was Announced As FIFA the Best Men’s Player

• Lionel Messi was named the best player in the world at the FIFA The Best Awards ceremony
• The pair starred in arguably the best-ever World Cup final at the 2022 tournament
• Both Messi and Mbape reached career milestones over the weekend as PSG beat Marseille

Kylian Mbappe's reaction after Lionel Messi was announced as the winner of the 2022 FIFA The Best Men's Player of the Year has won the hearts of many.

Lionel Messi was crowned the best player in the world for a record-extending seventh time at the FIFA The Best Awards ceremony held in Paris, France, on Monday, February 27.

The genius number 10 was Argentina’s talisman at the 2022 World Cup, scoring seven goals – including a brace in that epic final win over France, and providing three assists during the Mundial.

The Paris Saint-Germain superstar, who polled 52 votes, was bestowed with the honour after toppling teammate Kylian Mbappe (44 votes) and Real Madrid's Karim Benzema (34 votes), per FIFA.

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Despite missing the coveted prize to Messi, Kylian Mbappe was delighted for his clubmate, with whom he has formed a strong partnership on and off the field.

In a video making the rounds on social media, seen by Sports Brief, Mbappe, who sat between his dad and Leo Messi, embraced the latter after he was named the Best Men's Player.

Here is the video:

The duo combined to a devastating effect before the awards ceremony as PSG whitewashed rivals Olympique Marseille in Le Classique on Sunday, according to Reuters.

Messi crowned world's best player

Lionel Messi has been crowned the 2022 FIFA Best Player of the Year at the awards ceremony held in Paris, France, on Monday, February 27, 2023.

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The legendary Argentina forward beat Paris Saint Germain teammate Kylian Mbappe and Real Madrid star Karim Benzema to win the top award.

Messi led Argentina to a third World Cup triumph in Qatar after netting in all the knockout games, including a brace in the final against France.

Mbappe changes GOAT stance

Sports Brief reported that Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe has appeared to change the tune of who is football's greatest of all time between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

The debate on who is the better player between the two football icons remains divided among fans, pundits, and even footballers.

Mbappe is one such player who has previously waded into the debate and has been known to be a huge admirer of Ronaldo.