According to official sources, Messi won the Argentine Olympia Gold Medal representing Argentina's Athlete of the Year, the 13th time in his career.

The Olympia Gold Medal is the most important award in Argentine sports and is voted by journalists from major Argentine media.
In 2021, Messi led the Argentine national team to win the Copa America, winning the tournament's best player and golden boot, while winning the 7th Ballon d'Or of his career.
Such a brilliant performance also allowed him to beat the stars of many other sports to win the 13th Olympia Gold Award of his career.