Messi IGNORES Ronaldo in FIFA The Best voting, picks Neymar Jr and Kylian Mbappe instead

Two of arguably greatest football superstars of this generation, Lionel Messi and Cristia Ronaldo were in contention to win Best Player of Year accole at Best FIFA Football Awards 2020. But Bayern Munich superstar Robert Lewandowski overtook two legends to clinch much-prized award on Thursday. Following award ceremony, FIFA has released voting details, which states Messi did t vote for Ronaldo, while also preferring Neymar over Lewandowski.

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Who did Messi vote for? Messi FIFA Best voting revealed 

Hours after Lewandowski was crowned Best Player of Year with president Gianni Infanti present in Munich, FIFA has released voting preferences for accole. National team captains and coaches are asked to vote for ir top three preferences. Indeed, majority of votes were polled in Lewandowski's favour. 

But Messi's bizarre voting pattern was tactical when it comes to choosing his top three. six-time Ballon d'Or winner did t vote for Ronaldo, while also igring Lewandowski. Inste, he picked his former Barcelona teammate and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) superstar Neymar Jr as his top choice for accole.

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Messi FIFA Best voting includes Mbappe, but t Ronaldo 

Besides, Neymar's teammate Kylian Mbappe also me it to Messi's voting list, only next to Brazilian winger. Interestingly, Lewandowski saw himself settle for a third-place finish in Messi's voting list. More surprisingly, Ronaldo h t voted for his long-term rival for FIFA Best last year. 

While Neymar and Mbappe's inclusion does t come as a surprise, citing fact that two PSG superstars played a key role in ir side's Champions League heroics until finale when y lost out to Bayern Munich. However, his decision to put Lewandowski at third spot raise many eyebrows. Moreover, inclusion of two PSG superstars in Messi's voting at a time when Argentine is linked with a move to Parc des Princes outfit reignites transfer talks. 

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Ronaldo and Messi face off after two years 

Ronaldo and Messi came up against each or after two seasons, specifically since Portuguese international left Real Mrid in 2018. And former Real Mrid man h an unforgettable night at Camp u as he netted a brace to help Juventus move atop Champions League standings ahe of Catalan giants. 

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