Messi named FIFA player of 2023, Spain's Bonmati wins women's award

The Best FIFA Football Awards 2023 is staged at The Apollo Theater in London, UK, January 15, 2024. /CFP

Lionel Messi of Argentina retained the Best FIFA Men's Player award on Monday, while Spain's Aitana Bonmati secured the Women's Best Player award. Both players had previously received their Ballon d'Or awards two months ago.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola received the trophy for the