Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and the 2022 World Cup award winners

Lionel Messi won the Golden Ball as the 2022 World Cup’s best player (Nick Potts/PA)

Lionel Messi won the Golden Ball as the 2022 World Cup’s best player (Nick Potts/PA)

Sun, 18 Dec, 2022 - 18:58
Mark Mann Bryans, PA, LUSAIL

After a thrilling final saw Argentina beat France on penalties, the awards for the 2022 World Cup were also announced.

With some fine performances in Qatar, some of the biggest names in football were recognised.

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