Lionel Messi has been named La Liga's best player and the division's top goalscorer for the 2017/18 campaign at the Marca awards.
His wins in the two categories means he has now been named Spain's best player a staggering seven times, and the country's leading marksmen on five ocassions.
Messi was presented with his two trophies - the Alfredo Di Stefano Award and at the Pichichi Trophy - at the Football Marca Awards in Barcelona on Monday, and spoke to the Spanish publication following the ceremony.
The Argentine has been out of action in recent weeks with a broken arm, and has spent time watching Barcelona play from the stands alongside his son, Thiago.
He said: "I love watching games with him. I was surprised because he understands so many facets of the game and it's the first time I've been able to share something like that with him [Thiago]."
On his return from injury, he added: "At first I was a bit scared of contact and getting hit by the ball. But after some time I started feeling more and more comfortable. I was looking forward to getting back out on the pitch."
The winner of the 2018 Ballon d'Or will be announced next month, and there is the suggestion that this could be the first year since 2007 that both Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will miss out.
It remains to be seen if the current standings will remain this way but the bookmakers have Modric as the overwhelming favourite.
He is placed ahead of Ronaldo and Antoine Griezmann, while Mbappe and Messi make the top five. Mohamed Salah, who was the best player in the Premier League last season, is an outsider for the award.
Thawailakpi
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King is King
Christopher_Robin
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He deserves it. he has tried hard and it's result have been expressed on the field. I hope to see him continue his succeful streak great job Messi #LM10
realEddy
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he is a magician not because he pulls rabbits out of the heart but because he makes football seem like magic when he plays, he is admired by every football fan because he plays football like a hobby, he is a game changer, a fantastic goal scorer and a unique player, he sure deserves the award, hope that he will have more super football glory days ahead, congratulations Lionel messi
Khalifymapant
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Aren't you tired of collecting awards.... Oh please have mercy on other player OK even though you are the best but of course you deserve this award for sure even with this award you taking I can imagine how many individuals awards you have now Congratulations messi (GOAT) i love you so much and my grandma loves you than me
abdulkodus
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he have award shop
Lamasia0912
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Messi has done it all, won it all and then some. The 30-year-old still has a lot left in his tank before he decides to hang those magical boots of his but yet, he is already crowned as the greatest ever to have played in La Liga. On top of that, he is the top scorer in the history of La Liga, while also being the top scorer in the history of Barcelona. The list of records of the Argentine is endless and he is only going to add to it before the day comes when he decides to call it quits
Nafees694
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No one can outrun the legend. Loyal king of la liga and Barcelona. Ready to rule all the football world.
EmbraceStarboy
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Now this is how to settle Messi and Ronaldo debate. They both played in the same league for about 9seasons and each proved their quality. Messi has won La liga best player for 7times with Ronaldo winning only one. Between the two Messi has won 16 matches and Ronaldo 9. Now who is the G.O.A.T?
Viswajiithmessi
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no wonder exclamatory mark ll
aryan-tyagi
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some people are born to play football, while this guy was born to rule it
nozcdstuy
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everyone in this world is clearly aware who is a master in terms of individuals contribution and unmatched talent of soccer. even Cr7 will later confessed that Messi is almost a Messiah of football. but lucky goes with love and love deceive. we all love Cr7 bt the masta is u Messi.
whykallar
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Congratulations Messi, you just added another two to yours trophies, you deserved it...
Itaidamer
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No matter what somebody gets, my king cr7 will still rule this era . If u ask me to point out a player who will play at his level ,then i will point to zero because there is no one like him,who can thrive and score anywhere he landed..age defying genius , a real goat send by creator..king is king.
KingDave10
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if not Messi, it can never be "like" Messi