Lionel Messi has come out and praised Rafael Nadal after the Spaniard won the 2020 Laureus prize for best sportsman of 2020.
The Argentine spoke of how he has always respected the tennis star.
"A more than deserved prize," said Messi.
"You're an example to everyone, I'm a big admirer".
Nadal beat Lewis Hamilton, Armand Duplantis, Lebron James, Joshua Cheptegei and Robert Lewandowski to claim the award which he also won in 2011.
He also picked up Breakthrough of the Year in 2006 and Comeback of the Year in 2014.
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Messi is the only footballer to win Laureus Sportsman of the year award in 2020.
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Only footballer to win laureus prize G. O. A. T
nurlepcha
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Messi Messi Messi 💯💯🆚🆚🆚💯💯💯
Pette
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when the Best appreciates you, then you're one of the Best
AkmalKabeer
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IF THE FOOTBALL G.O.A.T PRAISES YOU, JUST UNDERSTAND THAT YOU HAVE DONE SOMETHING INCREDIBLE THE ONLY PLAYER IN TEAMSPORTS HISTORY IN LAUREUS AWARD ONE AND ONLY LIONEL MESSI
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Let prove we are the best in Laliga tomorrow. Up Barca
D10S_LM10
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Mohamed Salah also won Laureus Sporting Inspiration Award.
ZeeshanAwan
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It should be a pride moment for Nadal Bcz GOAT is praising him
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My favourite Tennis player RAFAEL NADAL
nurlepcha
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Messi is God of Football 🆚🆚🆚🆚✅✅✅✅
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When greatness recognised greatness...
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My favourite Tennis player RAFAEL NADAL
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He's a legend but mine is Djokovic all day