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A look at Lionel Messi’s glittering career, laced with records and awards in club and international football.

Messi has now won 12% of all men's Ballon d'Or trophies. Both of this year's winners are midfielders who led their national teams to long-awaited World Cup victories.

Spain and Barcelona player Aitana Bonmati has won the women’s Ballon d’Or for the first time.

Erling Haaland finishes second with Kylian Mbappe third

Lionel Messi became CONMEBOL's all-time top scorer in World Cup qualifiers after netting two goals in Argentina's 2-0 win over Peru. Messi, who was included in the squad despite injury, scored with a superb shot and fierce finish. Coach Lionel Scaloni said Argentina's players are on the same wavelength as…

The Argentina star could win a record eighth award while the women’s honor will feature a first-time winner.

Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Bukayo Saka were also included on the 30-man shortlist for the prestigious prize.

Neymar has issued a withering depiction of his time at Paris St-Germain, saying he was subject to unfair abuse from the club’s fans

Lionel Messi is still going strong in MLS with Inter Miami at 36 - and it's no wonder, considering the impact he's had on his team-mates during his career