Rafael Nadal backs Lionel Messi to win Laureus Sportsman of the Year award

Madrid [Spain], February 21 (ANI): Tennis legend and 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal has backed FIFA World Cup winner Lionel Messi to win the Laureus Sportsman of the Year award ahead of him.

Nadal took to Instagram after being confirmed among the final nominees and said: "An honor to be nominated again for Sportsman of the Year by The Laureus...but...this year... Come on Leo Messi, you deserve it."With victories