Lewis Hamilton And Lionel Messi Win Laureus Sportsman Of The Year Award

"I am honoured to be the first to win this award being a sportsperson coming from a team sport," Messi said from Barcelona via a video message.

US gymnastics superstar Simone Biles, who won five titles at the 2019 world championships in Stuttgart to leave her with a record 25 world gold medals, took the Laureus sportswoman of the year award for the third time.

"It means the world to me, this is my third Laureus award and I'm really grateful," said Biles in a video message.