Lionel Messi Named BBC Sports Personality’s World Sport Star Of The Year.

Argentina’s World Cup-winning captain Lionel Messi has been named BBC Sports Personality’s World Sport Star of the Year for 2022 after he led his country to their first World Cup triumph in 36 years in Qatar.

The 35-year-old 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 widely acknowledged as one of the greatest footballers of all time 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.

It meant he added football’s biggest prize to a list of trophies that includes seven Ballons D’or titles, awarded to the best footballer each year, four Champions Leagues, one Copa America, 10 La Liga titles with Barcelona, and a Ligue 1 crown with PSG.