Lionel Messi, Javier Mascherano, and Inter Miami were the best in their category of American soccer
In Argentina, the most voted player was Racing midfielder Santiago Sosa, and the best coach was Eduardo Dominguez of Estudiantes de La Plata.
Argentine Lionel Messi was chosen as the best player in the MLS in the United States after receiving the most votes in the 40th edition of the traditional "America Responds to El Country" survey, which chooses the best players each season. standouts of the continent.
Meanwhile, his compatriot Javier Mascherano was chosen as the best coach in the North American country, and Inter Miami—the club they both play for—as the best team.
On this occasion, 264 journalists from 16 countries in the Americas voted in the poll conducted by the Uruguayan newspaper El Pais, setting a record for both participation and the number of nations.
Of these, those from each country voted for the best player, best coach, and best team in their respective countries.
In Argentina, the most voted player was Racing midfielder Santiago Sosa, and the best coach was Eduardo Dominguez of Estudiantes de La Plata, while the best team was Racing.
In Brazil, Giorgian de Arrascaeta, Filipe Luis, and Flamengo were chosen; in Chile, Charles Aranguiz, Esteban Gonzalez, and Coquimbo Kingdom; In Colombia, Hugo Rodallega, Alfredo Arias, and Junior de Barranquilla; and in Ecuador, Claudio Paul Spinelli, Javier Rabanal, and Independiente del Valle. In Paraguay, Blas Riveros, Jorge Bava, and Cerro Porteno won; in Peru, Alex Valera, Miguel Rondelli, and Universitario; in Bolivia, Robson Matheus, Julio Baldivieso, and Always Ready; in Venezuela, Juan Camilo Zapata, Daniel Sasso, and UCV; and in Uruguay, Abel Hernandez, Joaquin Papa, and Nacional. Meanwhile, the best players chosen in Costa Rica were Alexis Gamboa, Oscar Ramirez, and Alajuelense; in El Salvador, Mario Gonzalez, Ernesto Corti, and Club Deportivo Luis Angel Firpo; in Honduras, Jorge Benguche, Eduardo Espinel, and Olimpia; in Panama, Alberto Quintero, Mario Mendez, and Plaza Amador; and in Mexico, Paulinho, Antonio Mohamed, and Toluca.
On the other hand,Uruguayan Giorgian de Arrascaeta became the new 'King of America' after receiving the most votes in the traditional poll. The Flamengo midfielder won with 62.8% of the votes, while Lionel Messi finished second with 14.8% and Adrian 'Maravilla' Martinez was third with 5%. Meanwhile, Brazilian Filipe Luis became the best coach on the continent. Champion of the Copa Libertadores and the Brazilian Championship, the Flamengo manager won with 72% of the votes. Argentinians Gustavo Alfaro (8.7%) and Gustavo Costas (5.6%) completed the podium.