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Messi voted Uefa’s best player

FC Barcelona Argentinian striker Lionel Messi (left) receives the trophy of Uefa's best player from Uefa president Michel Platini during the Uefa Champions League Group stage draw in Monaco. AFP PHOTO

Lionel Messi was Thursday voted Uefa’s best player in Europe for 2014-2015 ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Suarez.

The Argentina star, who won the Uefa Champions League, Spain’s La Liga and Spanish Cup with Barcelona, claimed the award for the second time.

He also won in 2010-2011 and succeeds Real Madrid rival Ronaldo who won last year.