Barcelona forward Lionel Messi and Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton became the first joint-winners of the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year on Monday.
Messi and Hamilton were level on votes made by former sports legends who are members of the Laureus Academy.
Argentina international Messi inspired Barca to a 26th La Liga title last season with 36 goals in 34 appearances, form that earned him a record sixth Ballon d'Or. He has already netted 19 in 27 games this term.
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