Messi named world’s best

The 22-year-old won the award ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo, Andres Iniesta, Xavi and Kaka.

He said: “I would like to thank all the colleagues who voted for me. It is a great honour to get this award as this comes from colleagues from other teams.

“This means that a magnificent year for Barcelona ends in a magnificent way for me and Barcelona.”