Leo Messi honored at Laureus World Sports Awards
Catalan News were among the media groups invited to cast votes for this year's winners
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Catalan News invited to vote in Laureus World Sports Awards
The honours recognize outstanding individuals and teams from across the globe
FC Barcelona awarded Laureus World Team of the Year
Barça wins “the Oscars of sports”. FC Barcelona beat out the Dallas Mavericks, the Red Bull Formula 1 team, the All Blacks, the English national cricket side and the Japanese women’s national football side to win the Laureus World Team of the Year award. Messi and Abidal were also nominated. This award, which gives FC Barcelona worldwide recognition, will be added to FC Barcelona’s athletic and social achievements.