The Laureus Awards were held on Monday with Lionel Messi the big winner on the night. Messi won a unique double, landing individual and team Laureus awards for his exploits and those of his World Cup winning nation. Young tennis ace Carlos Alcaraz earned the World Breakthrough of the Year. Argentina and Paris Saint Germain veteran star Lionel Messi on Monday scooped a unique double, landing individual and team Laureus awards for his exploits and those of his World Cup winning nation. The awards have been made annually since 2000 by a jury comprising 71 members of the Laureus World Sports Academy, representing the past 50 years of athletic excellence.

Source: News 24 May 09, 2023 02:01 UTC