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A host of Olympic champions have been shortlisted to win Laureus World Sports Awards in the Sportsman, Sportswoman, Breakthrough and Comeback of the Year ...

Klay Thompson (USA) Basketball Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone (USA) Athletics [Armand Mondo Duplantis](https://olympics.com/en/athletes/armand-duplantis), double tennis Olympic gold medallist [Rafael Nadal](https://olympics.com/en/athletes/rafael-nadal), and 2022 FIFA World Cup winner ** [Lionel Messi](https://olympics.com/en/athletes/lionel-messi)**are in the running for the Sportsman of the Year. Steph Curry (USA) Basketball He's joined in the list by Olympic stars Nadal and Duplantis. To be shortlisted again is an achievement in itself,” said the Dutchman.

Verstappen and his Red Bull team are both among the nominees for the prestigious Laureus Sports Awards after their remarkable dominance of F1 in the 2022 ...

[Tiger Woods](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/tiger-woods) is up for the Comeback of the Year gong, following his return to action after a car crash which caused severe damage to his legs. [NBA](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/nba) icon [Steph Curry](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/stephen-curry) is up for the award after playing a key role in the Golden State Warriors' fourth championship success in eight years. Footballer [Christian Eriksen](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/christian-eriksen) is in the same category, along with [MotoGP](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/motogp) star Francesco Bagnaia, cyclist Annemiek van Vleuten, basketballer Klay Thompson and athletics star Jakob Ingebrigtsen. That run saw him become [Australian Open](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/australian-open) champion, while the Spaniard also lived up to his 'King of Clay' moniker by scooping his 14th [French Open](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/french-open) title. [Red Bull Racing](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/red-bull-f1) are nominated though in the Team of the Year category. Golfer Scottie Scheffler is recognised for his incredible 2022 along with athlete Tobi Amusan, figure skater Nathan Chen and the Moroccan men's football team, who were the surprise package at the Qatar World Cup. [Rafael Nadal](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/rafael-nadal), who had a stellar first half of 2022 which began with a remarkable 21-match winning streak until injury took its toll. But Verstappen is far from the only household name up for the gong. As well as a second consecutive F1 championship success, his efforts have now earned him a nomination for Laureus World Sportsman of the Year. [US Open](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/us-open-tennis) men's champion Carlos Alcaraz and [Wimbledon](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/wimbledon) women's winner Elena Rybakina nominated. [Lionel Messi](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/lionel-messi) – fresh from his [World Cup](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fifa-world-cup) win with Argentina last December – and his [Paris Saint-Germain](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/paris-saint-germain) team-mate [Kylian Mbappe](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/kylian-mbappe), who also dazzled in [Qatar](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/qatar). [Max Verstappen](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/max-verstappen) is up for the top prize at the [Laureus World Sports Awards](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/laureus-world-sports-awards) – but the [Formula 1](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/formula-1/) star faces some stern competition.

Laureus World Sports Awards 2023: Lionel Messi, Rafael Nadal, Stephen Curry & Iga Swiatek lead All-Star nominations for Laureus Awards 2023.

What we love about sport is not always measured in medals and there are some inspirational stories within the nominations for Laureus World Comeback of the Year. Three surfers are nominated for the Laureus World Action Sportsperson of the Year Award. The Laureus Sport for Good Award recognises an individual or organisation who, in the opinion of the members of the Laureus World Sports Academy, has made a significant contribution to transforming the lives of children and young people through sport. Diede de Groot, who completed back-to-back calendar Grand Slams to set a new standard in wheelchair tennis, is nominated for the Laureus World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability Award. At the World Athletics Championships, there was no upset greater than Jake Wightman’s defeat of Jakob Ingebrigtsen in the 1500m final. The nominees for the Laureus World Team of the Year Award include both serial winners and ground-breakers. Skateboarder Rayassa Leal was still only 14 as she won Street gold at both the Summer X Games and the World Championships. After a break of over two years from competitive swimming, New Zealand’s Cameron Leslie – who also competes in wheelchair rugby as a Wheel Black – won S4 100m freestyle gold at the World Para Swimming Championships. Also nominated are the Morocco Men’s Football Team who captivated the world on their adventure to the semi-finals of the World Cup; Nathan Chen, the figure skater who added Olympic gold to a world title; and Tobi Amusan, who broke the 100m hurdles world record on the way to claiming Nigeria’s first-ever gold medal at the World Athletics Championships. But what makes these Awards unique is the final stage of the judging process: a vote by the 71 members of the Laureus World Sports Academy – Olympic champions, world-record breakers, athletes who redefined their sports and who now make up the ultimate jury on sporting greatness. Max Verstappen joins Messi and Nadal as past winners of this Award on the 2023 shortlist after defending his Formula One world title. Six nominees have been selected across seven nominated Laureus categories, with six inspirational programmes also shortlisted for the Laureus Sport for Good Award.

E. ngland's Lionesses have been shortlisted for the prestigious Laureus World Team of the Year award after winning Euro 2022 last summer. Argentina's men's team ...

[Argentina](/topic/argentina)’s men’s team have been shortlisted too after winning the World Cup in December, while [Lionel Messi](/topic/lionel-messi) has been nominated for Sportsman of the Year — a title he shared with Lewis Hamilton in 2020. [Sarina Wiegman](/topic/sarina-wiegman) leading England to victory in the final at [Wembley](/topic/wembley) against [Germany](/topic/germany) in extra-time. [ngland](/topic/england)’s [Lionesses](/topic/lionesses) have been shortlisted for the prestigious Laureus World Team of the Year award after winning Euro 2022 last summer.

Lionel Messi, along with his Paris Saint-Germain teammate Kylian Mbappe, has been nominated for the Laureus Award for best male athlete.

[Mbappe](https://www.sportskeeda.com/player/kylian-mbappe), meanwhile, was on the losing side in the FIFA World Cup final against Argentina. He also provided three assists and was named the winner of the Golden Ball award for being the player of the tournament. Duplantis, on the other hand, has won the World Athlete of the Year award twice already in his career.

England Women have been named in a shortlist for Laureus World Team of the Year after their Euro2022 triumph, but will face competition from Real Madrid and ...

A brace from Aston Villa's Rachel Daly was enough to see the Lionesses through and a draw with Belgium on Wednesday would be enough for England to retain their Arnold Clark Cup title. We’ll keep our fingers crossed that we’re successful on the evening." The reaction to last summer’s victory continues to fill us with joy and as we prepare for another big year, we are grateful to those who nominated us. And Wiegman lauded the heroics accomplished by her side and expressed her pride at representing women’s sport in the nominees: "2022 was a memorable year for women’s football and I know I speak on behalf of the players and support team to say it is a real honour to be shortlisted for the Laureus World Team of the Year Award. And after a ballot by the world’s sports media, the triumph has earned the team a berth on the shortlist for Team of the Year, and most notably as the only women’s team to crack the prestigious list. [Euro2022 champions](https://www.football.london/all-about/uefa-womens-euro-2022) as [England's Lionesses](https://www.football.london/all-about/lionesses) have been nominated for the 2023 Laureus World Team of the Year Award following their sensational summer exploits.

The nominations for the Laureus World Sports Awards 2023 have been announced and this year, the world`s pre-eminent sporting awards ceremony will celebrate ...

Three surfers are nominated for the Laureus World Action Sportsperson of the Year Award. Filipe Toledo of Brazil was the world champion for the first time. The nominees for the Laureus World Team of the Year Award include both serial winners and ground-breakers. What we love about sport is not always measured in medals and there are some inspirational stories within the nominations for Laureus World Comeback of the Year. After a break of over two years from competitive swimming, New Zealand`s Cameron Leslie - who also competes in wheelchair rugby as a Wheel Black - won S4 100m freestyle gold at the World Para Swimming Championships. Steph Curry led the Golden State Warriors to a fourth NBA championship in eight years.Formula One world champion and current Laureus World Sportsman of the Year, Max Verstappen said: "It`s an honour to be nominated for the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award. The France Men`s Rugby Team had not won the Six Nations Championship since the Grand Slam of 2010 - and they repeated that feat to reclaim the crown in style. Two meteoric tennis talents have been nominated for the Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award. Diede de Groot, who completed back-to-back calendar Grand Slams to set a new standard in wheelchair tennis, is nominated for the Laureus World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability Award. The more than 1,400 members of the Laureus Global Media Nominations Panel decided on all but one category - the shortlist for the Laureus World Sportsperson with a Disability Award was chosen by a specialist panel from the International Paralympic Committee. To be shortlisted again is an achievement in itself, so thank you to my team Oracle Red Bull Racing for the support throughout our Championship winning year, and thank you to the world`s media for nominating me." Also nominated are the Morocco Men`s Football Team who captivated the world on their adventure to the semi-finals of the World Cup; Nathan Chen, the figure skater who added Olympic gold to a world title; and Tobi Amusan, who broke the 100m hurdles world record on the way to claiming Nigeria`s first-ever gold medal at the World Athletics Championships.

Lionel Messi's contract with Paris Saint-Germain is set to expire at the end of June and the Argentina star has not yet decided whether to stay put or leave ...

After winning the World Cup – the last trophy he desired – Messi could up sticks and return to Argentina for a swansong before retirement. Messi is known to be a fan of Miami as a place. [Messi](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/lionel-messi) joined PSG on [a two-year deal in August 2021](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/breaking-lionel-messi-psg-transfer-24707734) after his emotional departure from [Barcelona](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fc-barcelona) came about due to financial reasons. Ever since Ronaldo made the move to Riyadh there have been rumours that Messi could follow suit. [David Beckham](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/david-beckham) and coached by Phil Neville, have made no secret of their desire to sign Messi. I cannot say I'm going back because I do not know where I'm going to be." Reports at the time stated he was considering the offer of a contract extension with PSG, but [L’Equipe](https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Neymar-le-bayern-munich-et-un-contrat-jusqu-en-2027-avec-le-psg-dans-le-viseur/1381869) now says he is leaning towards leaving Paris. "I did all that I could to stay, because I wanted to stay." He has holidayed there with his family on several occasions and the lifestyle clearly holds an allure. "When I went to the club I imagined playing in the Primera Division, but I do not know what's going to happen in a few years. [a 4-3 win over Lille](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/lionel-messi-psg-lille-mbappe-29255205) on the weekend showed just how important he is for Christophe Galtier’s side. But could they be about to lose him?

Lionel Messi is arrival at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) was one of the biggest transfer stories of the summer. After spending his entire...

Messi has already won almost every trophy there is to win in football, but the Champions League is one that he holds in high regard. With Messi in their ranks, many believed that this would be the season that PSG finally lift the trophy. The reason for this is unclear, but it is believed that the 34-year-old is unhappy with certain aspects of life at the Parisian club.

Lionel Messi transfer latest with Argentina star tipped to leave PSG in the summer amid interest from Beckham's Inter Miami MLS franchise and former club ...

I love him because he’s a great personality, a character. He plays the game just free the way he plays. I love him because he’s a great father. He plays the game with passion. [Inter Miami](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/inter-miami) - the MLS franchise part owned by David Beckham - are another side who reportedly hold an interest in signing Messi and up until a few months ago, had been confident of taking him to America. I don't know, life takes so many turns," he said.

However, L'Équipe are now reporting that Messi is no longer leaning towards extending his contract at PSG. A return to Barcelona, as well as a move to Inter ...

However, if reports by L’Équipe are to be believed, Messi may be coming towards the end of his time at PSG. Messi signed a two-year deal with PSG when he arrived at the beginning of last season. [L’Équipe](https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Neymar-le-bayern-munich-et-un-contrat-jusqu-en-2027-avec-le-psg-dans-le-viseur/1381869) are reporting that Lionel Messi (35) is not leaning towards extending his contract with Paris Saint-Germain.

During and right after the FIFA World Cup 2022, which Messi won with Argentina, it was widely reported that the 35-year-old had reached a verbal agreement to ...

As things stand, the chances of him extending his contract with PSG are starting to g The former Barcelona captain is in the final five months of his contract with PSG and is yet to commit to a new deal. [L’Equipe](https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Neymar-le-bayern-munich-et-un-contrat-jusqu-en-2027-avec-le-psg-dans-le-viseur/1381869), as things stand, the 35-year-old could be leaning towards not renewing his contract with PSG.

Lionel Messi is reportedly uncertain of extending his contract with Paris Saint-Germain past this summer, with a move to the MLS said to be on the cards.

[Lionel Messi](/latest/lionel-messi) is reportedly uncertain of extending his contract with Paris Saint-Germain past this summer, with a move to the MLS said to be on the cards. Messi had begun to build a property empire in Miami - with belief around him that he wanted to finish his career in the MLS. The World Cup winner is said to be tempted by a move to Miami, with his family willing to relocate to Florida. And it would be a massive boon to the Latin American community in the Magic City, who would have 'one of their own' to revere. However, the former Barcelona star and his team have yet to accept the offer, with the option of moving to Inter Miami said to be of more intrigue. Another is believed to be taking place in the coming days, in a different location.

Paris Saint-Germain is reportedly discussing the future of Lionel Messi and Neymar Jr. as changes could be coming to the French giants.

The profiles of the targeted players: French, young and successful. Nonetheless, PSG has not decided on the two players and there will be no rush to make one. One certainty: Kylian Mbappé will always be at the center of the project.

Nadal's bumper 2022 calendar year has him nominated for the award for a seventh time - he has won it twice - alongside Messi, NBA champion Steph Curry, F1 star ...

“It also depends on Djokovic, who’s there fighting. “I do have a very demanding year ahead, in which I’m defending big titles. “An honour to be nominated again for Sportsman of the Year by The Laureus ... this year ... Other tennis stars to be nominated for Laureus awards include Carlos Alcaraz (Breakthrough of the Year) and Iga Swiatek (Sportswoman of the Year). And it also depends on (Stefanos) Tsitsipas (third place with 5940 points) and on many players who are at the top of the sport. but ... “Going four months without training, without competing was very hard, but in Buenos Aires I felt I was already at the same level I was at before and I got better in each match.” “I’ll give my best at every tournament, and we’ll see when I get back (to No.1), that is, if I do get back there. [Rafael Nadal](https://7news.com.au/sport/rafael-nadal) has been nominated for the Laureus Sportsman of the Year award but says [FIFA World Cup](https://7news.com.au/sport/world-cup-soccer)-winning captain Lionel Messi should take the honours. It was enough, at the very least, for Nadal to deflect the spotlight from himself and in the direction of Messi. Messi led Argentina to their first World Cup triumph since 1986, scoring seven goals for the tournament, including two in the final, to win the golden ball as the player of the tournament - at the age of 35.

Rafael Nadal is diverting the spotlight towards Lionel Messi for his extraordinary 2022 World Cup triumph.

Additionally, the duo have been nominated for the Breakthrough of the Year in 2006, where the Spaniard clinched the trophy. Without going with Argentina, when Messi scored the third goal, tears came to my eyes because of the emotion of seeing someone so great achieve what was missing and that he had suffered so much to achieve it,” he added. The Spaniard had voiced his confidence in Messi and Argentina during the World Cup, despite their initial shock “An honor to be nominated again to the Laureus Sportsman of the Year … this year … The duo were chosen alongside four other sportsmen with incredible achievements in 2022 – French footballer Kylian Mbappe, Dutch Formula 1 driver

PSG teammates Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi are on the Sportsman of the Year shortlist for the coveted 2023 Laureus World Sports Awards.

And, if you wanted to see all the 2023 nominees, they are available [here](https://www.laureus.com/World-Sports-Awards/2023). [Tiger Woods](https://www.sporf.com/tag/tiger-woods/), who earned a nod thanks to his resurgent 2022. [Rafael Nadal](https://www.sporf.com/tag/rafael-nadal/) and pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis. [Messi’s](https://www.sporf.com/tag/lionel-messi/) 2022 finished with a storybook ending as he picked up an elusive World Cup win. He is a two-time World Sportsman of the Year, receiving the award in 2000 and 2001. Here, they are up against Argentina’s men’s football team, Real Madrid, Red Bull Racing, the France Men’s rugby team, and the NBA’s Golden State Warriors. Katie Ledecky, one of the most dominant swimmers ever, provides stiff competition as well. Then, Laureus has the Comeback and Breakthrough of the Year awards. [Lionesses](https://www.sporf.com/tag/lionesses/) earned a selection in the Team category. The “Sport for Good” Laureus award goes to the best initiative that gets young people active. [Max Verstappen](https://www.sporf.com/tag/max-verstappen/) will hope to make it back-to-back Sportsman of the Year awards following his [2022 success](https://www.laureus.com/world-sports-awards/2022), too. Of course,

Rafael Nadal picks Lionel Messi over Stephen Curry and Kylian Mbappe to win the award.

“An honor to be nominated again to the Laureus Sportsman of the year… Nadal on his Instagram story, has posted: “An honor to be nominated again to the Laureus Sportsman of the year… “Without supporting Argentina, when Messi lifted the trophy I was moved to tears.

The tennis great endorsed Messi who led Argentina to the FIFA World Cup 2022 title win with a sensational victory over champions France in the final.

The views and facts appearing in the social media post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY, also LatestLY does not assume any responsibility or liability for the same.) Taking to Instagram, Nadal wrote in a story that he was 'honoured' to have been nominated for the award and felt that Messi deserved it. Messi had a sensational year where he put up a Golden Ball-winning performance to lead Argentina to the FIFA World Cup 2022 title in Qatar.

Rafael Nadal backed Lionel Messi to win the 2023 Laureus Sportsman of the Year award, saying the 2022 World Cup champion deserves it.

Tiger Woods (USA) Golf Rafael Nadal, Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Iga Swiatek, Tiger Woods and Mikaela Shiffrin are some of the athletes who have been nominated. (Reuters Photo)

England's Lionesses have been nominated for the Laureus World Team of the Year award after securing Euro 2022 triumph. Sarina Wiegman's side became the ...

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In what comes as shocking news for all the football fans across the world, recently-crowned World Cup winner with Argentina, Lionel Messi and his father ...

The report also suggests that Messi and his father - who also happened to be his agent, pushed Laporta to get rid of half a dozen players including Messi’s old teammate and Champions League winner, Gerard Pique. I haven’t seen any sport, and I did not even see any World Cup games. Having played 506 matches together at the club, Messi and Pique had their differences and the defender opened up about what he told the bosses last year while signing a new contract.

Barcelona captain Alexia Putellas and World No.1 tennis player Iga Swiatek among others are nominated in the Sportswoman of the Year category.

Meanwhile, Barcelona captain Alexia Putellas, who won her second Ballon d'Or award in 2022, and World No.1 tennis player Iga Swiatek among others are nominated in the Sportswoman of the Year category. - Scottie Scheffler (USA) Golf - winner at Augusta and runner-up at the U.S. - Tobi Amusan (Nigeria) Athletics - world champion and new world record in the 100m hurdles. His PSG teammate Kylian Mbappe, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, Tennis star Rafael Nadal, F1 world champion Max Verstappen and Pole Vault world-record holder Mondo Duplantis are the other nominations for the award. - Nathan Chen (USA) Figure skating: Olympic gold and world record in the short programme. - Iga Swiatek (Poland) Tennis - won in France and the USA to become world No.