Ligue 1, the main French league, announced on Monday that Lionel Messi has won yet another individual award from the French soccer body, after his departure from Paris SG was announced..

Inter Miami's new signing won the award for best foreign player of the season, beating off competition from the likes of Jonathan David (Lille), Alexis Sánchez (Olympique Marseille) and Balogun (Reims).

In France, Lionel Messi, as well as helping the Parisians win the league title twice, has been nominated several times for awards such as player of the month or goal of the day, and has also been named sportsperson of the year by Laureus.

In a month's time, the Argentinian star will make his debut for Inter Miami, in what will be his first adventure on the North American continent.