Having scored more than 60 goals in the calendar year, Robert Lewandowski was forced to settle for the best striker prize and status as the bookies' favourite to win FIFA's 'The Best' award.

Having thanked his Barcelona and PSG teammates, as well as everybody involved in the Argentina set-up, Messi was sure to take the time to address his biggest rival for the gong.

According to Get French Football News, Messi said directly to Lewandowski: "You deserve your Ballon D'Or. Last year, everyone was in agreement to say that you were the big winner."