Laureus World sportsman of the year nominees revealed: Messi & Mbappe lead
Messi
World Cup, CONMEBOL–UEFA Cup of Champions, Trophée des Champions
Mbappe
World Cup runner-up, Ligue 1, Trophée des Champions
Curry
NBA Championship
Verstappen
F1 Drivers Championship
Nadal
Australian Open, French Open champion, won 22 Grand Slams
Duplantis
Sweden Athletics World Championships pole vault champion and break the world record