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TIME names Messi 'Athlete of the Year'

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TIME magazine named Lionel Messi its 2023 Athlete of the Year. After the soccer superstar led Argentina to a World Cup title in 2022, he joined Inter Miami CF this year and "captivated a new country of soccer fans with his dazzling style of play." This is just the latest recognition for Messi, who also "took home his eighth Ballon d'Or this year." The award is annually presented to the "world's top player," and Messi also became the first active MLSer to get it (BLEACHER REPORT, 12/6).

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