Lionel Messi shortlisted for FIFA Best Player award 

Argentina forwards Lionel Messi is on the Shortlist for the FIFA Best Male Player Award

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Soccer's world governing body made the announcement on Friday.

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Argentina forwards Lionel Messi named in shortlist for FIFA best male player award

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Also included are Paris Saint-Germain teammate Kylian Mbappe and Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema.

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Argentina beat France in the final in Qatar last year

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Lionel Messi won the Golden Ball for the second time after scoring seven goals in the tournament.

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Messi could win his second The Best trophy after leading Argentina to their third World Cup title.

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France's superstar World Cup Golden Boot winner Mbappe's name came up.

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