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.
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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.
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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.
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Real Madrid and France's Karim Benzema finished third in the male category.
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Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski finished second behind Messi, a result that shocked many as the Pole was tipped to win.
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Former champions such as goalkeeper Oliver Khan were present at the awards in France.
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There was even a sprinkle of Hollywood stardust as Spider-Man and Avengers star Tom Holland showed up on the red carpet.
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Holland's co-star Zendaya was also in attendance.
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But Messi was the star of the show in his sparkling suit - with his three sons in matching attire.
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Messi now has seven Ballons d'Or, two more than closest rival Cristiano Ronaldo.
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