Lionel Messi, the winner of this year's Ballon d'Or, said he is glad to be considered one of the greatest players in the world, but he added that he does not place too much emphasis on individual glory.

'I have never tried to be the best,' says Lionel Messi after seventh Ballon d'Or win

Argentina`s Lionel Messi won the Ballon d`Or award for the best player in the world for a record-stretching seventh time on Monday, beating Robert Lewandowski and Jorginho to lift soccer`s most prestigious trophy yet again.

Lionel Messi beats Robert Lewandowski to clinch record-extending seventh Ballon d'Or

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'I have never tried to be the best,' says Lionel Messi after seventh Ballon d'Or win

Lionel Messi beats Robert Lewandowski to clinch record-extending seventh Ballon d'Or