WORLD SPORTS ZONE

Lionel Messi added FIFA's World Player of the Year award to his growing list of accolades Monday, completing a nearly perfect campaign in which his club won an unprecedented trio of Spanish and European titles. Messi received the award at a gala ceremony in Zurich, easily outdistancing the last two winners - Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka - along with his Barcelona teammates Xavi Hernandez and Andres Iniesta in voting among national team captains and coaches. Messi also received the Ballon D'Or as the best player in Europe after FC Barcelona won the Spanish league and cup.