PHOTO: Image of Lionel Messi staring at World Cup trophy wins photo prize
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One of the lowest points of Lionel Messi's illustrious career is making headlines once again.
An image of the Argentine superstar was selected as the sports photo of the year by the World Press Photo organization.
It captures Messi staring at the World Cup trophy following Argentina's loss to Germany in the final, as he leads his teammates to collect their runner-up medals from FIFA President Sepp Blatter.
"So near, yet so far"
This picture of Lionel Messi has won the World Press Photo's sports picture of the year. pic.twitter.com/JhHVk8N3X6
— charbel (@CharbelYAkoury) February 12, 2015
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