Messi, Klopp win big at Best Fifa Football Awards

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Lionel Messi has been named the best men's player at the Best Fifa Football Awards.

The Barcelona star edged out Cristiano Ronaldo and Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk.

It's the sixth time Messi has been voted the world's best and the first time since 2015.

Meanwhile, United States forward Megan Rapinoe took home the best women's player award while Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp was named men's coach of the year.

The best goalkeeper award went to Liverpool Alisson. 

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