Lionel Messi wins 'sportsperson of the decade' award as fans troll Ronaldo
- Lionel Messi has been named "sportsperson of the decade” by William Hill
- The Argentine beat other world-class sportsmen and women to the award
- Fans have now descended on Ronaldo for losing the award to his arch-rival
Lionel Messi has been named "sportsperson of the decade” by William Hill less than a month he clinched Ballon d’Or gong for the sixth time record.
The Barcelona star enjoyed a remarkable football year last season under Ernesto Valverde, guiding the Catalans to the domestic double.
In recognition of his incredible individual brilliance, the Argentine forward was awarded FIFA the Best gong in September.
Messi also won his sixth Ballon d'Or award, beating stiff competition from his arch-rival Cristiano Ronaldo and Liverpool's centre-back Virgil van Dijk.
At 32, the Argentine forward still continues to dazzle, with his brilliance and ingenuity giving him an edge over several other world-class sportsmen and sportswomen as he clinched the William Hill's award.
Meanwhile, angry football fans who seem to share camp with Messi, have now descended on Ronaldo in a reaction to Messi being named sportie of the decade.
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Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Barcelona talisman, Lionel Messi, has been officially crowned La Liga's best player for 2018-19 season, clinching his seventh Di Stéfano gong and sixth Pichichi trophy in the process.
The Argentine failed to win Champions League last season but was on his incredibly stellar form for the Catalans as he guided Ernesto Valverde's men to another domestic win.
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Source: Legit.ng
