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Argentina and Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has won the Men’s Ballon d’Or for an eighth time.<\/span><\/p>\n The 36-year-old was recognised at the ceremony in Paris after helping his country win the World Cup in Qatar last year.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n England and Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham won the Kopa Trophy for the world’s best player aged under 21.<\/span><\/p>\n Messi won his record-extending Ballon d’Or award ahead of Manchester City forward Erling Haaland.<\/span><\/p>\n The Norway international scored a record-breaking 36 goals in 35 league games and hit 52 in all competitions as City won the Treble of Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup.<\/span><\/p>\n He was recognised for his achievements with the Gerd Muller Trophy for best goalscorer.<\/span><\/p>\n “I want to thank Manchester City, the whole club,” said Haaland.<\/span><\/p>\n “I also want to thank my family and all the people around me for making me who I am today.”<\/span><\/p>\n The Ballon d’Or recognises the best footballer of the year and is voted for by 100 journalists from around the world.<\/span><\/p>\n As well as helping Argentina to World Cup glory, Messi also played a key role as Inter Miami won their first trophy – the Leagues Cup – and has scored 11 goals in 14 appearances for the Major League Soccer side.<\/span><\/p>\n He has now won three more Ballon d’Or awards than anyone else, with Cristiano Ronaldo having won it five times, most recently in 2017.<\/span><\/p>\n The Portugal international, who plays for Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia, was not named on the shortlist for the first time since 2003.<\/span><\/p>\n Argentina World Cup winner and Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez won the Yashin Trophy for the best goalkeeper in the world.<\/span><\/p>\n Martinez won the Golden Glove in Qatar, saving a spot-kick from Kingsley Coman in the 4-2 penalty shootout win against France.<\/span><\/p>\n He also helped Aston Villa finish seventh in the Premier League and secure a place in the Europa Conference League.<\/span><\/p>\n Manchester City were named the club of the year at the awards for the second year running.<\/span><\/p>\n Pep Guardiola’s side became only the second English team to win the Treble of Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup last season.<\/span><\/p>\n They had seven players shortlisted for the men’s Ballon d’Or award.<\/span><\/p>\n More to follow<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\nMessi moves further out in front of the rest<\/h3>\n
Martinez recognised as world’s best goalkeeper <\/h3>\n
Manchester City win club of year award<\/h3>\n