Lionel Messi Named UEFA Best Player in Europe

Barcelona star Lionel Messi has won the 2014-15 UEFA Best Player in Europe award, the first time a player has won it twice.

The Argentinian beat Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo and team-mate Luis Suarez to the award, which was announced following the Champions League group stage draw on Thursday.

The forward scored a staggering 58 goals and registered 31 assists in all competitions last season as he helped the Blaugrana win the treble, and he will most likely enjoy a similarly successful season in 2015-16.

The honour is the latest in an incredibly long list of individual awards won by Messi, and having only recently turned 28, the Argentinian has plenty of time to add to his impressive haul.