…..made by Erling Haaland and Alejandro Grimaldo, earning Messi the well-deserved accolade.
By Edisemi Ben:
Lionel Messi, the talented Argentine player, emerged as the recipient of the prestigious UEFA Champions League goal of the season award for the 2022/23 season. His winning goal, a magnificent curling strike against Benfica, showcased exceptional teamwork involving his fellow PSG players. This remarkable goal surpassed the extraordinary strikes made by Erling Haaland and Alejandro Grimaldo, earning Messi the well-deserved accolade.
The match between PSG and Benfica on October 5, 2022, concluded with a 1-1 draw, as Danilo Perreira’s own goal leveled the score for Benfica. Despite this outcome, Messi’s goal outshined the efforts of Erling Haaland, Alejandro Grimaldo, and Vinicius Jr, securing him the award.
During the last season, Messi, who is considered a legend in the sport, made a significant impact in the Champions League, scoring four goals in seven appearances for Paris Saint-Germain. Notably, he recently joined a Major League Soccer (MLS) team during the summer transfer window.
