Messi scoops Uefa's best player award
FC Barcelona's Argentinian striker Lionel Messi poses with the trophy of Best Men's player in Europe at the end of the Uefa Champions League Group stage draw ceremony, on August 27, 2015 in Monaco. PHOTO | VALERY HACHE |
What you need to know:
- The Argentina star, who won the Champions League, Spain's La Liga and Spanish Cup with Barcelona, claimed the award for the second time.
- He also won in 2010-2011 and succeeds Real Madrid rival Ronaldo who won last year.
PARIS
Lionel Messi was Thursday voted UEFA's best player in Europe for 2014-2015 ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Suarez.
The Argentina star, who won the Champions League, Spain's La Liga and Spanish Cup with Barcelona, claimed the award for the second time.
He also won in 2010-2011 and succeeds Real Madrid rival Ronaldo who won last year.
