Messi becomes first player ever to win World Cup Player twice

Lionel Messi has made history by becoming the first player to win the World Cup Player of the Tournament twice. 

The Argentina star was brilliant throughout the tournament and scored seven goals for his side - including two in the final against France. 

France's Kylian Mbappe finished second and Croatia's veteran midfielder Luka Modric took home third place in the World Cup and the Player of the Tournament.

France forward Mbappe took home the golden boot and finished second for Player of the Tournament. The electric 23-year-old scored a hat-trick in the final, becoming just the second player ever to do so - joining Geoff Hurst.

Croatia had another brilliant tournament led by Modric and the Real Madrid midfielder finished third behind Messi and Mbappe.