Argentina forward Lionel Messi has been nominated for FIFA’s The Best award, but his nomination has caused controversy and debate among fans. Cristiano Ronaldo’s name, on the other hand, is absent from the list.

After Rodri and Aitana Bonmati picked up the men’s and women’s Ballon d’Or prizes this year, it’s over to Fifa to hand out its own awards

The full list of nominees for the 2024 FIFA The Best Football Awards features the greatest male and female soccer players across the globe. The soccer world is still talking about the controversial 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony that ended with Manchester City's Rodri taking home the most prestigious prize in soccer over Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior.