LOOK: Stars on the red carpet for 2021 Ballon d'Or Awards

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LOOK: Stars on the red carpet for 2021 Ballon d'Or Awards

Lionel Messi sparkles in suit as he pick up seventh title

Published: November 30, 2021 15:54 Matthew Smith, Sport Editor

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Ballon d'Or Awards 2021 — The stars were out in force in Paris on Monday night as Lionel Messi picked up his record seventh Ballon d'Or award for the world's best male footballer. Image Credit: AFP

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Ballon d'Or Awards 2021 — Alexia Putellas, a star midfielder on Barcelona's treble-winning women's team, was an easy winner in voting for the women's Ballon d'Or. Image Credit: AFP

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Ballon d'Or Awards 2021 — Pedri, a rising talent who is already a fixture for Barca and Spain's national team, was honoured as the world's best player under age 21. Image Credit: AFP

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Ballon d'Or Awards 2021 — Real Madrid and France's Karim Benzema finished third in the male category. Image Credit: AFP

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Ballon d'Or 2021 — Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski finished second behind Messi, a result that shocked many as the Pole was tipped to win. Image Credit: AFP

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Ballon d'Or Awards 2021 — Former champions such as goalkeeper Oliver Khan were present at the awards in France. Image Credit: AFP

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Ballon d'Or Awards 2021 — There was even a sprinkle of Hollywood stardust as Spider-Man and Avengers star Tom Holland showed up on the red carpet. Image Credit: AFP

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Ballon d'Or Awards 2021 — Holland's co-star Zendaya was also in attendance. Image Credit: AFP

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Ballon d'Or Awards 2021 — But Messi was the star of the show in his sparkling suit - with his three sons in matching attire. Image Credit: AFP

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Ballon d'Or Awards 2021 — Messi now has seven Ballons d'Or, two more than closest rival Cristiano Ronaldo. Image Credit: AFP

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