Robert Lewandowski may have pipped him to The Best award for 2020, however Lionel Messi is continuing to accumulate his own prizes as the Argentine has been crowned 2020's Champion for Peace winner.
It was confirmed on Friday afternoon that Barcelona's captain had won the award, for all that he does to help people off the pitch.
"I'm truly honoured to be recognised as a fair player and for my social commitment with the Champion for Peace award of 2020," Messi posted on his Instagram page.
"Thank you to Peace and Sport for this beautiful acknowledgement."
Saturday could well see Messi receive another accolade, only this time for his on-pitch exploits, with the La Masia graduate needing just two goals to equal Pele's record for most goals for a single club.
The Brazilian icon netted 643 goals in 19 seasons with Santos, whilst Messi will do the same in two goals' time, but in two fewer seasons.
❤️Rashnicss❤️
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Some Real Madrid fans are a disgrace to our club. Must you show your hatred everywhere?
fekaosz
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No offence , Messi has done incredible charity work , but the association is really bias towards these big names (Messi and Ronaldo ) .I think Rashford should have been given the award . Anyway the work they do is not for award , so congratulations to Messi .
Mosanya
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Messi is a guy that defines not only football, but the entire world of 'Sports'. A true Sportsman!🔥❤️
♥️MADRIDISTA♥️
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this is true tho
Thanks my bro
♥️MADRIDISTA♥️
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I mean you are right bro
I understand bro don't worry 😅😅
BurnsMaireWildcard
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Some Real Madrid fans are a disgrace to our club. Must you show your hatred everywhere?
you're one of those disgraceful fans don't try to hide your colours because of likes you wanna get here.
UPMADRID
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you're one of those disgraceful fans don't try to hide your colours because of likes you wanna get here.
Liverpool fans have started talking because you won the champions league after 15 years