Lionel Messi becomes the most player to receive FIFA best men's player of the year
- 5 years ago
After four years, Lionel Messi has retaken FIFA's best player of the year award.
The Argentinian forward won the best men's player at the FIFA Awards ceremony in Milan with a total of 46 points, beating Virgil van Dijk and Cristiano Ronaldo.
This is the sixth time Messi has been voted the world's best - one more than his rival Ronaldo.
Last year, the 32-year-old helped Barcelona win La Liga and reach the semi-finals of the Champions League.
He will now go for the renowned Ballon d'Or award,… which will be announced on December 2.
The Argentinian forward won the best men's player at the FIFA Awards ceremony in Milan with a total of 46 points, beating Virgil van Dijk and Cristiano Ronaldo.
This is the sixth time Messi has been voted the world's best - one more than his rival Ronaldo.
Last year, the 32-year-old helped Barcelona win La Liga and reach the semi-finals of the Champions League.
He will now go for the renowned Ballon d'Or award,… which will be announced on December 2.