Lionel Messi is The Best! Superstar beats PSG team-mate Kylian Mbappe to FIFA's top prize in Paris after guiding Argentina to World Cup glory... as Alexia Putellas pips Beth Mead to women's award
- Lionel Messi has claimed FIFA's award for the BEST men's player in the world
- The Argentinian finished ahead of France's Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema
- Messi lifted his second BEST award after previously winning the title in 2019
Lionel Messi has been crowned the world's best male footballer at FIFA's annual award ceremony in Paris, in recognition for inspiring Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar in December.
Messi - the winner of seven Ballon d'Or's - claimed his second The Best title and first since 2019 after pipping PSG team-mate and World Cup final opponent Kylian Mbappe.
The 35-year-old was sensational as he masterminded Argentina to the World Cup crown last year, scoring seven goals and becoming the first player to score in every knockout game at the competition.
An emotional Messi admitted that the personal accolade completed what had been a 'tremendous' year of success for him and his club and country colleagues.
While holding his award, Messi stated: 'Wow, it's amazing. It's been a tremendous year and it's an honour for me to be here tonight and win this award.
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