Argentina's World Cup-winning captain Lionel Messi has been named BBC Sports Personality's World Sport Star of the Year for 2022.
Messi, 35, led Argentina to their first World Cup triumph in 36 years, in Qatar.
The Paris St-Germain forward won the tournament's Golden Ball, awarded to the best player, after scoring seven goals at his fifth World Cup.
Messi scored twice in the World Cup final and also converted a penalty in the shootout as Argentina beat holders France 4-2 on penalties following a thrilling 3-3 draw.
He has scored a staggering 793 goals in his career.
Messi will turn 39 during the next World Cup in 2026 and had hinted previously, the finals in Qatar would be his last.
If it was, it truly was the perfect way to end his international career following Argentina's Copa America victory last year.
[Source: BBC]
