Lionel Messi scoops Best Player of the Year at Globe Soccer Awards as Frank Lampard and Andrea Pirlo also receive accolades.
. Lionel Messi named the Best Player of the Year at Globe Soccer Awards
. Barcelona were also winners after scooping Best Club of the Year award
. Player Career Award was given to both Andrea Pirlo and Frank Lampard
. Jorge Mendes was handed the award for Best Agent of the Year in Dubai
Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi triumphed at the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai after scooping the Best Player of the Year accolade.
The La Liga giants, who won a historic treble last season, were named Best Club of the Year while chief Josep Maria Bartomeu was awarded the Best President of the Year accolade.
The Argentina forward, who has endured a spell on the sidelines this season, notched 58 goals as Barca enjoyed a memorable treble-winning campaign last season.
'It's very nice to receive these awards, but I always say that the team makes it possible,' said Messi. 'It's been an extraordinary year.'
Barcelona, who were also awarded the Best Media Attraction in Football award in Dubai, won five titles in 2015, the Spanish league title, the Copa del Rey, Champions League, European Super Cup and the World Club Cup.
Only the Spanish Super Cup eluded the La Liga club after they were defeated by top-flight rivals Athletic Bilbao.
There were recognitions for New York City pair Andrea Pirlo and Frank Lampard too, with both players scooping a Player Career Award.
Jorge Mendes, who represents Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo, was handed the award for Best Agent of the Year, while Belgium boss Marc Wilmots was named Best Coach of the Year.
Elsewhere, Benfica took the Best Academy of the Year award, Ravshan Irmatov was named the Best Referee of the Year and Yasir Al-Shahrani scooped the Best GCC Player of the Year Presented by Kooora award.
Earlier in the day, Messi bumped into Italy legend Pirlo with the latter posting an image of the pair on his Instagram account.
. Barcelona were also winners after scooping Best Club of the Year award
. Player Career Award was given to both Andrea Pirlo and Frank Lampard
. Jorge Mendes was handed the award for Best Agent of the Year in Dubai
Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi triumphed at the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai after scooping the Best Player of the Year accolade.
The La Liga giants, who won a historic treble last season, were named Best Club of the Year while chief Josep Maria Bartomeu was awarded the Best President of the Year accolade.
The Argentina forward, who has endured a spell on the sidelines this season, notched 58 goals as Barca enjoyed a memorable treble-winning campaign last season.
'It's very nice to receive these awards, but I always say that the team makes it possible,' said Messi. 'It's been an extraordinary year.'
Barcelona, who were also awarded the Best Media Attraction in Football award in Dubai, won five titles in 2015, the Spanish league title, the Copa del Rey, Champions League, European Super Cup and the World Club Cup.
Only the Spanish Super Cup eluded the La Liga club after they were defeated by top-flight rivals Athletic Bilbao.
There were recognitions for New York City pair Andrea Pirlo and Frank Lampard too, with both players scooping a Player Career Award.
Jorge Mendes, who represents Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo, was handed the award for Best Agent of the Year, while Belgium boss Marc Wilmots was named Best Coach of the Year.
Elsewhere, Benfica took the Best Academy of the Year award, Ravshan Irmatov was named the Best Referee of the Year and Yasir Al-Shahrani scooped the Best GCC Player of the Year Presented by Kooora award.
Earlier in the day, Messi bumped into Italy legend Pirlo with the latter posting an image of the pair on his Instagram account.
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