Europe David Alaba explains : Why I voted Messi over Benzema for The Best 2022

David Alaba The Best

Real Madrid centre-back David Alaba explained why he voted Lionel Mesi over club teammate Karim Benzema for FIFA The Best Awards 2022.

The 30-year old has been heavily by fans on social media since the voting results have been published by FIFA on Monday night.

In fact, David Alaba voted for Lionel Messi in first position then put Karim Benzema second and Kylian Mbappé third.

On social media, many Real Madrid fans asked for his departure from the Spanish side.

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Following criticism and racist abuse, the former Bayern Munich star released a statement on Twitter to explain his vote.

“Regarding FIFA The Best Award, the Austrian national team vote for this award as a team, not me alone”, Alaba revealed.

“Everyone in the team council is able to vote and that’s how it’s decided. Everyone knows, especially Karim, how much I admire him and his performances and I have often said that for me he is the best striker in the world, and that is still the case. Without doubt.”


Aimé ATTI

Aimé ATTI is a bilingual journalist who breathes football and shares his passion on Africa Top Sports

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