DHAKA: The 2013-14 season was an unusual one in the trophy-laden career of Lionel Messi - he did not pick up any major medals over the course of the campaign.

Barcelona failed to win any of the Champions League, La Liga or Copa del Rey titles for the first time in six seasons, while Argentina were beaten by Germany in the World Cup final.

Despite ending the season without a top honour, Messi still scored a total of 48 goals for club and country as well as winning the Golden Ball in Brazil after his four goals lit up the tournament in the group stages.

Due to his lack of team honours, Messi eventually had to settle for the third spot on the podium in the 2014 Goal 50, coming in behind Cristiano Ronaldo - who matched the Argentine with a third overall victory - and Arjen Robben.

Source: Goal.com

BDST: 1056 HRS, AUG 04, 2014