Lionel Messi says 'special honour' to win Laureus Sportsman of the Year Award
Lionel Messi was crowned World Sportsman of the Year in Paris on Monday evening, saying winning the Laureus Award was “a special honour”.
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Lionel Messi was crowned World Sportsman of the Year in Paris on Monday evening, saying winning the Laureus Award was “a special honour”.
NEW DELHI : Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Andre Russell said team mate Rinku Singh's uninhibited batting has eased the pressure on him after the duo combined to seal their five-wicket victory against Punjab Kings on Monday.
PARIS: Argentina's World Cup winning captain Lionel Messi was named the Laureus Sportsman of the Year, while sprint champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce bagged the top women's honour at the awards ceremony on Monday (May 8).
Argentina and Paris Saint Germain veteran star Lionel Messi on Monday scooped a unique double, landing individual and team Laureus awards for his exploits and those of his World Cup winning nation.
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Canadian Alphonso Davies has been named CONCACAF Men's Player of the Year for the second year in a row.
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