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On the back of securing his seventh Ballon d’Or, Leo Messi is set for PSG’s next league outing, which sees the Parisians face fellow high-flyers Nice, who head into Matchday 16 of the campaign in third spot, on Wednesday 1 December at the Parc des Princes.

PSG and Argentina attacker Leo Messi took to his Instagram account after landing his seventh Ballon d'Or to share the following message: "Whilst I always put the team first, I can’t hide my delight at having won another Ballon d’Or. I want to thank and dedicate this to all of my teammates and staff from the national team after the great year we had, as well as to all of those I had at Barcelona and those at @psg. Of course, I also dedicate it to my family and friends, to all those who support me and are by my side and look after me so that I can perform to my best day in, day out. Without them, none of this would've been possible. And thanks also to @francefootball for organising the ceremony and for the award. A massive hug!"

Leo Messi today claimed his seventh Ballón d'Or at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. The accolade, awarded by France Football, recognises him as the best player in the world in 2021. On this occasion, he saw off competition from Robert Lewandowski and Jorginho, who joined him on the podium. This latest triumph sees the Argentine ace add to his honours and become the most decorated player in the history of the award.

The Parisians picked up another three points after running out 3-1 winners in their Matchday 15 trip to Saint-Étienne in an encounter in which Leo Messi claimed a hat-trick of assists. This latest triumph takes PSG's points tally to 40 points at the summit of Ligue 1. Leo started the game and completed the full 90 minutes.

This Sunday sees Paris Saint-Germain travel to Saint-Étienne’s Stade Geoffroy-Guichard for the sides’ Matchday 15 meeting. PSG head into the clash lying top of Ligue 1, whilst the hosts sit in 19th position.

With one match to go in the group stage, Leo Messi's Paris Saint-Germain have qualified for the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League. The draw, in which the Parisian outfit will learn their fate in the next round, will be held on Monday 13 December.