Lionel Messi was controversially crowned Fifa's best men's player of 2023, while Aitana Bonmati added to her individual accolades at the awards ceremony in London.
Messi claimed the award for the third time but the 36-year-old was a surprise winner ahead of Erling Haaland, who lost out due to having less first-choice nominations despite being tied in voter points.
Haaland was favorite to win after scoring 52 times in his debut season as City won the Treble of Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup.
Bonmati's selection as the best women's player was never in doubt after helping Spain to win the World Cup and Barcelona to Champions League glory in 2023.
The 25-year-old also won the Ballon d'Or, World Cup Golden Ball and Uefa's player of the year.
"I'm proud being part of a powerful generation of women who are changing the rules of the game and the world," said Bonmati.
Pep Guardiola was named best coach after masterminding City's first Champions League success.
Lionel Messi
Aitana Bonmati's selection was never in doubt. REUTERS
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