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Leo Messi has be named Playmaker of the Decade (2011-2020) by IFFHS on the strength of his dominance in recent years. Leo claimed the yearly award in 2015, 2017 and 2019.

Today, Sunday, marks the 10th anniversary of Leo Messi's second Ballon d'Or, in which he shared the podium with then Barcelona teammates Xavi Hernández and Andrés Iniesta. Leo is the player with the most Ballons d'Or to his name in the history of the game, having clinched the award on six occasions.

Leo Messi weighed in with two goals in Barcelona's 4-0 away triumph over Granada. Today's double brings Leo's tally for the league season to 11 and sends him top of the division's scoring charts.

This Saturday sees Barcelona travel to Granada for the sides' LaLiga meeting. Leo Messi has now notched nine times so far this league campaign and comes into this game fresh from having hit a brace against Athletic.

Leo Messi has been presented with the International Values Award in recognition of the donations he has made to various hospitals during the coronavirus pandemic. The accolade, awarded by Diario SPORT and Prensa Ibérica, testifies to his commitment to social outreach, as displayed with the actions carried out through the Leo Messi Foundation.

Leo Messi netted two of Barcelona's three goals in the 3-2 away triumph against Athletic. Leo struck the team's second and third goals in the LaLiga encounter at San Mamés.