MOSCOW (Sputnik) — FC Barcelona's Argentine forward Lionel Messi was named UEFA best football player in Europe for 2014/15 season.
Last season the striker scored 59 goals and made 28 assists, leading his club to the treble – the victories in the UEFA Champions League plus domestic league and cup.
The winner, as in previous years, was determined by the jury consisting of journalists from the countries representing all the UEFA member associations. The ceremony took place in Monaco during the UEFA Champions League group-stage draw.
Messi has previously won this prestigious award in 2011.