The BBC Sports Personality’s World Sport Star of the Year for 2022 goes to Argentina’s World Cup-winning captain Lionel Messi.
Messi scored twice in the World Cup final on Sunday.
He also converted a penalty in the shootout.
Argentina defeated holders France 4-2 on penalties following an exciting 3-3 draw.
Messi, 35, led Argentina to their first World Cup triumph in 36 years in Qatar.
He won the tournament’s Golden Ball which is awarded to the best player.
Messi scored seven goals at his fifth World Cup.
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