The recent The Best awards gala has left football fans wanting more, marked by controversial choices and surprises in the awards ceremony. One of the most debated moments was the designation of Leo Messi as the best male player, surpassing Erling Haaland, despite a tie in the number of votes. Meanwhile, Aitana Bonmatí won the award for best women's football player, and Pep Guardiola received the award for best coach of the year.
However, beyond the stage and the committee's decisions, social networks have become the epicenter of the true battle of opinions. Twitter, in particular, has witnessed a frenzy of reactions, comments and memes, revealing the diversity of perspectives and emotions of fans around the world.
In an increasingly connected world, these social platforms allow fans to express their opinions immediately and globally. From passionate criticism to effusive celebration, the galaxy of tweets that follow events like this reflect the richness of the online football community. Statistics and data shared in real time add a level of interactivity, allowing followers to not only comment, but back up their opinions with objective information.
This parade of emotions on social networks demonstrates how the passion for football transcends borders, connecting fans from all corners of the planet. The diversity of opinions, fueled by the immediacy of digital platforms, transforms events such as The Best gala into shared experiences, where each fan has a virtual seat in the great theater of world football.
The best reactions on Twitter (X) to The Best award gala
🇧🇷 Vini's Brasil wins the Fair Play award for its fight against racismhttps://t.co/75AOww3lbS
— Mundo Deportivo (@mundodeportivo) January 15, 2024
I am not going to get over the fact that Messi has won 'The Best' thanks to the votes of the captains, including Modric and Fede Valverde who have broken the tie to give him the award. Ha ha ha pic.twitter.com/GNZfqoCOPD
— Llourinho (@Llourinho) January 15, 2024
Congratulations, Pep! 👏 #TheBest https://t.co/oP2G0QGksD
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona_es) January 15, 2024
That Luka Modric is receiving insults from Real Madrid fans for having voted for Leo Messi is shameful. Last year David Alaba already suffered the same harassment for expressing his opinion. Many campaigns against racism, but very few values. #TheBest pic.twitter.com/IylZA5Y89D
— Miquel Blázquez (@BlazquezFont) January 15, 2024
In a few years we will see what happened to Haaland in 2023 as one of the biggest thefts in football history.
Too bad for Erling, someday justice will be served. pic.twitter.com/dsfhRJTwIp
— Will (@MrAngeloValdes) January 15, 2024
🏆 OFFICIAL | Leo Messi, winner of the award #TheBest of the @FIFAcom to the best player
🥇🇦🇷 Leo Messi
🇳🇴 Erling Haaland
🇫🇷 Kylian Mbappé📻 #PartidazoCOPE pic.twitter.com/rhOrWiKMDG
— El Partidazo de COPE (@partidazocope) January 15, 2024
🤯🇦🇷 Lionel Messi becomes the HIGHEST WINNER of The Best Award in history, with 3 awards.
🌟 He surpasses Cristiano Ronaldo and Lewandowski, who were left with 2.
🐐 The best player of all time. pic.twitter.com/qXuwE7JgbP
— Pablo Giralt (@giraltpablo) January 15, 2024
The Madridistas: “How unfair it is that Messi has won this trophy, what a robbery.”
Also the votes of the Madrid players: pic.twitter.com/sODE3Ssofu
— Guti (@gutiifcb) January 15, 2024
🚨🏆 Here's FIFA Team of the Year 2023. pic.twitter.com/N7mLALna1L
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 15, 2024
six @ManCity players have been named in the 2023 FIFPRO FIFA World 11 💫 pic.twitter.com/Pdm4GrfODD
— Premier League (@premierleague) January 15, 2024
Mbappé's votes for best coach in #TheBest:
1. Pep Guardiola
2. Luciano Spaletti
3. Xavi. pic.twitter.com/W5Z7gRSW9T— Som I Serem FCB (@Somhiseremfcb) January 15, 2024
#reactions #Twitter #unexpected #award #Lionel #Messi #received #gala
