PARIS: Lionel Messi won a record sixth men's Ballon d'Or award at a ceremony in Paris on Monday evening, while USA World Cup superstar Megan Rapinoe claimed the women's prize.
"Now 10 years on this is my sixth, in a very different time, very special in my personal life with my wife and three children."The Barcelona number 10 took the prize - organised by France Football magazine and voted for by a panel of journalists from around the world - from Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk, with Ronaldo third.
"Unfortunately there are a couple of players like him who are a bit unnatural. Six times Ballon d'Or - you need to respect greatness as well," said Van Dijk. He did not enjoy a successful Copa America with Argentina but was also the top scorer in last season's Champions League with 12 goals. Rapinoe was one of four members of the US side that lifted the World Cup to be nominated for the prize, along with Tobin Heath, Rose Lavelle and Alex Morgan, who finished third on Monday.
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