BREAKING: Lionel Messi Wins Record 7th Ballon D'or Title

 Lionel Messi wins record seventh men's Ballon d'Or

PSG forward Lionel Messi was presented with the award on Monday night in Paris after another record-breaking 12 months for club and country; Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski - favourite for the prize in 2020 before cancellation due to Covid - came second in the vote.

Messi, who left Barcelona as a free agent to sign for Paris Saint-Germain in the summer, was presented with the award for best men's footballer in the world on Monday night in Paris after another record-breaking 12 months for club and country.

In July, the 34-year-old ended his long wait for a major international trophy by winning the Copa America with Argentina as they beat hosts Brazil in the final.

Messi shared the Player of the Tournament prize with club-mate Neymar and took home the Golden Boot after registering four goals and five assists.