Messi is the First Time Reached Olimpia de Oro

Barcelona players from Argentina, Lionel Messi win the Olimpia de Oro, a gold award for the best sportsmen in Argentina.

This is the first time for Messi won this award. The award is given by sports writers Argentina for Messi achievements bring Barcelona won the Spanish League, Champions League European Cup and World Cup.

"I am pleased and proud of this award. Thank God, I've won many awards around the world, but never got it in Argentina," said Messi.

Argentina national team captain is also likely to win the Ballon d'Or title as the world's best players for the third. Messi was awarded the Olimpia de Oro is now returned to his home in Rosario to celebrate Christmas and new year.

Olimpia de Oro 2010 award was won by Luciana Aymar, daughter of Argentine hockey team captain who became world champion. While in 2009, this award is given to the tennis player Juan Martin del Potro of his achievement to win the U.S. Open grand slam tournament.