Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal shared his views on his nomination for the Laureus award in the Athlete of the Year category on his social media account.
“I am honored once again to be nominated for the Laureus Athlete of the Year award, but this year…
Go ahead Leo Messi, you deserve it,” Nadal wrote.
In 2022, Nadal won two Grand Slam titles, the Australian Open and Roland Garros. Also, the 36-year-old tennis player has won titles in Acapulco (Mexico) and Melbourne.
On December 18, the Argentina national team defeated the French national team in the final of the World Cup and became the new owner of the trophy. Regular time ended with a score of 2:2. The teams also scored goals in extra time. Messi has a double. In the penalty shootout, the Argentines were more accurate (4:2).
The three Argentines were immediately recognized as the best in their respective categories. The best young player was Enzo Fernandez, the best goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez and the best player Lionel Messi. He scored seven goals and made three assists in the tournament.
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