Messi beat Lewandowski by just 33 points

Leo Messi won his seventh Ballon d'Or prize, beating Robert Lewandowski by just 33 points.

The Paris Saint-Germain attacker received 613 points in total, while the Bayern Munich striker earned 580, and third-placed Jorginho claimed 460. Real Madrid's Karim Benzema came fourth, with 239 points.

It should be reminded that voters award 6, 4, 3, 2 and 1 points to their top five.

Cristiano Ronaldo fell just outside the top five, coming in sixth place with 186 points, while ninth-placed Kylian Mbappe picked up just 58. Pedri was the only Spaniard to receive points, with three, while Cesar Azpilicueta did not get any.

Alexia Putellas the clear winner

In the women's category, Barcelona's Alexia Putellas won the award by more than 100 points.

Putellas racked up 186 points compared to Blaugrana teammate Jennifer Hermoso, with 84.

Ballon d'Or (men's):

1. Lionel Messi (Argentina, Barcelona, PSG), 613 points.

2. Robert Lewandowski (Poland, Bayern Munich), 580 points.

3. Jorginho (Italy, Chelsea), 460 points.

4. Karim Benzema (France, Real Madrid), 239 points.

5. N'Golo Kant