Messi and Fraser-Pryce win Laureus awards

Lionel Messi was named Laureus Sportsman of the Year at the awards ceremony on Monday.

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Sprint champion Shelley-Ann Fraser-Pryce took the top female honour at the awards ceremony.

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Lionel Messi also received an award on behalf of the Argentina men's soccer team,

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The 35-year-old Paris Saint-Germain forward has won the award in 2020, sharing it with Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton.

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Messi became the first athlete to receive the World Sportsman of the Year award and the World Team of the Year award in the same year.

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Messi said "It's really incredible company I'm in and it's a unique honour,"

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