Lionel Messi wins the Golden Ball at the 2022 World Cup News 18 December 2022 The Argentina captain has been named as the best player at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Following his side's win in the final, Leo Messi received his Golden Ball award as the tournament's best player. Lionel Messi's last game with Paris! Gracias Sergio y Leo! Lionel Messi: A Paris Saint-Germain legend